MTN, Huawei, Baze Varsity Sign MOU To Deploy 5G On Campus

A mobile network operator MTN, has joined forces with tech giant Huawei and Baze University to establish a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at implementing a 5G network dedicated to enhancing teaching and learning experiences within the university.

During the MoU signing, Lynda Saint-Nwafor, Chief Enterprise Business Officer at MTN Nigeria Communications, underscored MTN’s commitment to ensuring that the advantages of a contemporary connected life are accessible to all individuals and organizations, irrespective of their size or industry.

“This is at the heart of what we do at MTN Enterprise Business, and as a technology company, we are pioneers of progress across Nigeria”, she noted.

She said the goal of the mobile network is to leverage 5G technology to drive economic growth, enhance lives and experiences, and empower businesses to thrive in a digital world.

Nwafor said 5G represents the next frontier in technology—a game-changer that promises to revolutionise industries, enhance education, and fuel innovation.

“The partnership with Baze University, Huawei, and MTN symbolises our shared commitment to harnessing the power of 5G to unlock unprecedented opportunities for educational institutions and businesses across Nigeria.

“For Baze University, this partnership opens the door to a world of possibilities in education. We believe that 5G will transform how we teach and learn, expand access to quality education, and enable remote learning like never before.

“This, indeed, positions Baze University as a model for educational excellence where the boundaries of traditional education are redefined.

Huawei, our partner in this ground-breaking collaboration, brings on board its expertise and legacy of driving digital transformation.

“Together, the full potential of 5G technology to enhance educational outcomes will be unlocked.
The synergy of this tripartite partnership is a transformative force that propels us towards a future where education knows no boundaries.

“This is a testament to what can be achieved when visionary organisations come together with a shared purpose.

“Together, we will write a new chapter in the story of connectivity and education in Nigeria, one that will be marked by progress, innovation, and prosperity for all”, she added.

In her interaction with journalists, the Acting Vice Chancellor of Baze University, Professor Kathleen Ebele Okafor, said the technology is crucial because the students are increasing in number while the courses are also increasing.

She said the school has invested enormously in technology; hence, MTN and Huawei are prepared to look at the long-term of the partnership.

“We have students increasing and courses increasing, so we need to partner with Huawei in this exercise. We have invested enormously in technology. MTN and Huawei are prepared to look at the long term of the relationship rather than the short term.

“There are opportunities that you can look at in terms of the quality of delivery of lectures and terms of research, particularly because we will have more space to work with and a larger platform to work with.

“We have a tripartite MTN, Huawei, and Base University MoU. We are trailblazers in Africa, especially in education, so we are the first place to start,”, she added.