As part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, WIOCC Group—the parent company of WIOCC, Africa’s digital backbone—and Open Access Data Centres (OADC), Africa’s fastest-growing data centre company—have come together to motivate students at Sammy Bright School in Ajah, Lagos, to major in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
The commitment of WIOCC Group to supporting education and empowering the next generation of African leaders in technology and innovation is highlighted by their visit to Sammy Bright School.
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What was stem expressed
Executives spoke with students and shared their thoughts on the value of STEM education and the many career paths open to those who pursue degrees in these areas during the visit.
The Chief Operating Officer of WIOCC Group, Ryan Sher, expressed his company’s joy at the chance to meet the talented students at Sammy Bright School and inspire them to pursue STEM fields as a career. Their long history in the African market makes them aware of the importance of STEM education in fostering creativity, productivity, and long-term prosperity.
The executives engaged in lively discussions with the students, telling stories from their own experiences and demonstrating the practical uses of STEM fields. Their interesting talks and presentations drove home the point that students need to work on their critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities if they want to be successful in STEM subjects. The following individuals represented WIOCC Group: Sales Managers Robert Ogbomo and Linda Mbaba, Country Marketing Manager Adesola Adesugba, HR Manager Yvonne Okonkwo, and Director of Sales West Africa & DRC Nikki Popoola.
After reviewing several institutions for the 2024 CSR, WIOCC and its partner Readland Global settled on Sammy Bright School as the best fit because it met all of the criteria outlined in the CSR mission. Sammy Bright School has been around since 2011, and it now has 270 students.
According to the school’s founder, Mr. Temitope Adebambo, the parents of the students are dealing with financial difficulties, but they are still working hard to keep the school environment peaceful. The selection by WIOCC Group for its Q1 2024 CSR Project is a tremendous honour for them. Their executives’ presence and the visit itself have been priceless. They made a significant difference to the school by arranging for the students to visit a data centre and offering much-needed assistance.
Sammy Bright School’s CSR programme is an example of WIOCC Group’s larger dedication to CSR and community development.
In order to make a lasting difference in the communities it serves and to drive positive change and prosperity across Africa, WIOCC Group invests in education and empowers young minds.
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About WIOCC Group
The WIOCC Group is spearheading and expediting Africa’s digital transformation. It is the parent company of WIOCC, the continent’s digital backbone; Open Access Data Centres (OADC), the fastest-growing data centre company in Africa; and Open Access Technical Services (OATS), the continent’s leading provider of comprehensive managed network and infrastructure services.
Deploying converged open-access digital infrastructure (CODI) across Africa will expedite and underpin Africa’s digital transformation, creating an environment where all Africans can take advantage of world-class technology developments to build better lives, businesses, and the world.