Telecoms firm mentors Kano students on careers

Telecommunications service provider, 9mobile, has equipped students of government secondary schools in Kano State with requisite knowledge to make right career choices. 

The counselling session for Junior Secondary School 3 students held recently in Kano to inspire and support career aspirations of the pupils.
 
Chairman, Board of Directors of EMTS (9mobile) and Emir of Bichi, Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero, who was special guest of honour, said the programme was a springboard to set the right path for students to aspire for greatness in their chosen professions.

According to him, the initiative is in line with a key component of the brand’s Corporate Social Responsibility as pillar of education.

He noted that 9mobile “constantly seeks opportunities” to promote sustainability in the country’s education sector. 

“We understand the importance of education and the countless opportunities therein. That is why we are consciously investing our time, energy and resources to ensure that students at this level are equipped with the requisite knowledge to make the right career choices,” the monarch added.
 
In his presentation, Head, Regional Sales North, 9mobile, Babangida Mukaddas, who facilitated one of the sessions, stressed the need for proper guidance and mentorship for excellence in life.

The journey to a successful career, according to him, begins with the right combination of subjects at the secondary school level. 
 
Celebrity guest and Kannywood actor, Adam Zango, urged the students to explore careers for a brighter future.
 
Other personalities at the event included the Zonal Director, Kano State Ministry of Education, Dahiru Aliyu Wudil, who represented the Commissioner of Education, Muhammad Kiru; Secretary, Bichi Local Council, Garuba Aiya; Deputy Provost, Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi, Abdulmumuni Sule and Executive Director, Regulatory and Corporate Affairs, 9mobile, Abdulrahman Ado.