LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-As one way of promoting access to quality education in the institutions of high learning Tecno Mobile Limited has recently donated smartphones worthy MK600,000 to some underprivileged students at Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), Bunda Campus.
The students were identified from the Engineering Department.
Tecno Mobile Limited Malawi Operations Manager Oscar Mhango said made a donation as one way of giving back to the communities while appreciating the unwavering support they get from customers since their existence in Malawi.
“This is part of our corporate social responsibility and we believe that this is just a beginning and we will be able to reach out to some students in various schools whenever there is a need to do that,” he said.
Mhango said his firm was informed that some students were finding it hard to access academic information considering that lessons are now digitalized hence the need for smart phone.
He added that Tecno is geared up to support students across the country saying its company’s philosophy to promote education in Malawi.
Receiving the donation, Head of Engineering Department Dr.Grivin Chipula lauded Tecno for the gesture saying the smartphones will not only help the students academically but also in communication.
“This is a good gesture from Tecno and a good motivation for the students to work hard,” he said.
Tecno Mobile Limited is a china based mobile phone manufacturer company headquartered in Shenzhen, China.