Africell Sierra Leone has intensified its investment in education and youth empowerment through the expansion of its Afri Student Club programme, a nationwide initiative that will see schoolchildren benefit from approximately NLe1 million (one billion old leones) in cash prizes, alongside Samsung smartphones, airtime and MiFi devices.
The initiative forms part of the telecommunications company’s broader commitment to corporate social responsibility, educational development and digital inclusion, while creating meaningful opportunities for students across Sierra Leone.
Speaking on the programme, Africell Sierra Leone’s Communication and Marketing Manager, Kamanda Koroma, explained that the Afri Student Club was established to give back to society and contribute towards the advancement of education in the country.
Kamanda Koroma disclosed that the company intends to extend the Afri Student Club School Tour to communities nationwide, providing students with access to Africell SIM cards and opportunities to benefit from the various rewards available under the programme.
He emphasized that the initiative goes beyond entertainment and promotional activities, noting that it is designed to provide meaningful support to schoolchildren and their parents while encouraging learning and active participation among young people.
A major highlight of the nationwide school tour is the Afri Quiz competition, through which 25 students in each school visited will receive NLe100 each. Participants also stand a chance of winning Samsung smartphones, airtime top-ups and MiFi devices.
According to Kamanda Koroma, the programme will run throughout the year, with activities already underway in different parts of the country. He revealed that approximately 120 schools, including primary and senior secondary institutions, have benefited from the first phase of the initiative.
He further disclosed that Africell is targeting at least one school in every community across Sierra Leone, ensuring that students have opportunities to participate and benefit from the programme regardless of their geographical location.
Kamanda Koroma maintained that the company has instituted measures to ensure the sustainability of the programme, reaffirming Africell’s commitment to making meaningful and lasting contributions to national development.
Beyond the distribution of cash prizes and digital devices, Africell is also working towards establishing permanent Afri Student Clubs in schools nationwide.
The proposed school-based clubs are expected to provide sustainable platforms for student engagement, knowledge-sharing, connectivity and continuous participation in educational activities. The official launch of the clubs is expected to take place soon.
The expansion of the Afri Student Club underscores Africell’s commitment to investing in the younger generation, strengthening relationships with educational institutions and promoting access to digital communication tools.
Through the nationwide initiative, the telecommunications company aims to encourage academic engagement, reward student participation and create opportunities that positively impact the lives of schoolchildren and their families.
With approximately NLe1 million earmarked for cash rewards, alongside smartphones, MiFi devices and airtime, Africell continues to demonstrate its commitment to education, youth empowerment and community development across Sierra Leone.
