Freetown:Africell Sierra Leone is expanding its Afri Student Club programme across the nation, distributing approximately NLe1 million in cash prizes, along with Samsung smartphones, airtime, and MiFi devices to reward schoolchildren.
According to Sierra Leone News Agency, this initiative reflects Africell’s commitment to giving back to society and supporting national education development. Kamanda Koroma, the Communication and Marketing Manager, emphasized the company’s broader vision to take the school tour across various communities, ensuring that students from diverse regions have access to Africell SIM cards and can benefit from the programme opportunities.
The programme is designed to provide meaningful support to both students and parents, with the Afri Quiz being a major attraction. At each school visited, twenty-five students receive NLe100 each. Additional prizes include Samsung smartphones, airtime top-ups, and MiFi devices. The initiative runs throughout the year, having already reached around 120 primary and senior secondary schools, targeting at least one school in every community for geographical inclusivity.
Koroma also revealed plans to establish permanent Afri Student Clubs, which will keep students connected, encourage participation, and provide continuous engagement opportunities. The official launch of these structures is anticipated soon.
The Afri Student Club is seen as a strategic investment in young people, with Africell aiming to reach more students, reward participation, encourage learning, and create positive impacts for schoolchildren and their families nationwide.