Blissful Reminiscences: Tecno Mobile Nigeria's Memorable Visit to UNILAG Fulfills a Student's Dream

On Monday, October 23, 2023, a remarkable day unfolded for Ikuesan Olawale Ayomikun and his fellow students at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as the Tecno Mobile Nigeria team paid a visit to the Akoka Campus, sparking excitement and inspiration.

The highlight of the visit was the unveiling of the Digital Language Learning Laboratory, a generous donation from Tecno Mobile to the Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies at the Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos. The laboratory promises to be a valuable asset for students and faculty, enhancing the learning experience in the department.

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Following the inauguration of this state-of-the-art facility, the Tecno Mobile team engaged in a lively and interactive session with the eager students. In a spirit of fun and camaraderie, they organized activities, including a raffle draw, where numerous students were awarded exciting prizes such as bags, headphones, speakers, notepads, and tote bags for their active participation.

The climax of this extraordinary day came when Ikuesan Olawale Ayomikun, a 100-level student in the Department of English, Faculty of Arts at UNILAG, was drawn as the grand prize winner. Ayomikun, whose mobile phone was on its last legs, received the ultimate gift – a Tecno Spark 10 smartphone, thanks to the final number drawn in the raffle, which happened to be number 71.

Overjoyed and in disbelief, Ayomikun expressed his astonishment at winning the smartphone. He disclosed that he had prayed for a new phone that very morning, not knowing where or how he would obtain one. When asked about how he learned of the student interactive session, Ayomikun revealed that he stumbled upon the registration link in the Faculty of Arts Students Association (FASA) WhatsApp group. Without hesitation, he signed up, simply hoping to connect with fellow university students.

Ayomikun, still basking in the euphoria of his unexpected win, expressed profound gratitude to the University of Lagos for affording him such a wonderful opportunity just as he embarked on his academic journey. He also extended his heartfelt appreciation to Tecno Mobile for their generous gift, promising to make the best use of the smartphone.

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In the end, the story of Ikuesan Olawale Ayomikun serves as a powerful reminder to keep hope alive, take steps forward, and put oneself out there. In his case, the phone he desperately needed came from a simple act of participation and taking a chance on an opportunity.