MTN GH¢9.7M Digital Resource Centre for STEM & AI Training Launched

The University for Development Studies (UDS) is set to benefit from a new multipurpose digital resource centre, being built by the MTN Ghana Foundation at a cost of GH¢9.7 million. The state-of-the-art facility will include a fully equipped skills laboratory and is expected to be completed in about eight months.

The centre, located on the Tamale campus, will serve students from UDS and also open to learners from other institutions in the Northern Region. It will feature a 70-seat computer lab, robotics gear, video conferencing facilities, and will offer courses via the MTN Skills Academy platform.

Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony, Professor Muhammed Muniru Iddrisu, Principal of the Nyankpala Campus (standing in for Vice-Chancellor Prof. Seidu Alhassan) praised MTN Ghana Foundation’s ongoing support. He called the project “a seed of innovation and opportunity” for students and for the wider region.

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He added that the centre, fitted with modern digital tools, would train students in artificial intelligence, robotics, blockchain, and the Internet of Things. It is expected to benefit over 30,000 UDS students.

Dr. Umar Haruna, Dean of Students’ Affairs, said that the MTN Foundation had provided the initial funding for construction and equipment. UDS will integrate the centre into its operations to ensure sustainability and continuous access for students and the community.

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Robert Kuzoe, Senior Manager at MTN Ghana Foundation, explained the initiative’s goal: to close the gap between education and employment. Through partnerships with technical experts and local schools, the centre is expected to produce a workforce more prepared for the digital economy. “At MTN Ghana Foundation, we believe that by providing access to modern digital tools and training, we are empowering our youth to become innovators and leaders in the digital age,” he stated.