Nigeria’s leading Information Communication and Technology (ICT) company, MTN, has shown concern and fighting breast cancer through sponsoring of the 2015 edition of the African Patrons Cup Tournament.
The tournament, which had a special focus on creating awareness for breast cancer saw female polo players from Nigeria, South Africa and the US participating in the two-day tourney.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Amina Abubakar Bello, the First Lady of Niger State and Ambassador of the Pink Polo Day, commended the ICT Company for its sustained efforts in the fight against Breast Cancer.
“Breast Cancer, as we all know is one of the most common cancers. On behalf of the Nigerian women I would like to commend MTN for being a strong advocate against the breast cancer scourge.”
Also speaking on the tourney, Hajia Hadiza Nasir El-Rufai, Chief Host of the event and First Lady of Kaduna state expressed optimism that the Pink Polo Day would draw awareness to the devastating effects of breast cancer in the country. She also called on other corporate bodies to emulate MTN’s commitment towards fighting breast cancer in the country. [myad]