On the 12 of March 2025, Master students of Media and Communication at Pan-Atlantic University were enlightened through an educational tour of the MTN switch center. With the objective of deepening students’ understanding of telecommunication, data service, and technical operations, the students were helped them learn firsthand about the instrumental role of integrated power system, uninterrupted power supply, to MTN service reliability.
Arriving at the MTN Head Office in Ikoyi Lagos, the students had an engaging session with the human resource department, corporate communications department, and the MTN foundations among others. Discussions such as employee development programs, internal communication strategy, and corporate social responsibility initiatives, were insightful in helping the students measure and connect the proximity between their course content to real-world experiences.
The industry tour was made possible through the effort of Dr. Anthony Okoeguale, a faculty member at the School of Media and Communication, and Miss Sarah Ijettimo, the course coordinator. Emphasizing the role of experiential learning approach and active student engagements with industry professionals for his students, he said: ‘Such discussions are a necessity. They bridge the gap between the academia and industry, giving students an exposure to the sectors and trends that inform creative strategies’.
The excursion ended with a guided tour of various departments in the head office and a deep impression of innovation and collaboration in the minds of the students. They received branded souvenirs as tokens of appreciation and lasting mementos of their educational experiences over the course of the tour. Gesture such as these strengthens the relationship between key industry stakeholders and Pan-Atlantic University, setting a benchmark for more opportunities and collaboration.