MTN Foundation, the social investment vehicle of MTN Nigeria,has completed a Youth Friendly Centre at the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ogun State to help combat the spread of HIV/AIDS among the youth.
The centre will increase access to HIVcounselling and testing within the university community, to prevent the spread of the disease.
According to the Director of the Foundation, Dennis Okoro, “The centre will make it possible for youths and adults to check their HIV status and be counselled by professionals in a friendly and conducive environment. It is in continuation of the Foundation’s ongoing efforts to stem the spread of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, especially among our productive age.
“The centre has a comfortable waiting area, informative educational materials, confidential counselling rooms and a laboratory.
‘’The centre also serves as a resource centre where students can gain access to the internet at a cheaper rate. It also houses a mini MTN Connect Service Centre where MTN customers can make enquiries on available MTN services,” Okoro added.
The Director-General, National Agency for the Control of AIDS, Dr John Idoko, applauded the Foundation for its kind gesture. And said: “It is very thoughtful of MTN Foundation to provide such a centre. This will help reduce the spread or contracting of HIV/AIDS within the tertiary institution and its host community. With the help of care educators, the prevalence of the disease can be reduced and managed properly.” Culled from the Nation.
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