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September 05, 2025, Abidjan: IHS Côte d’Ivoire, part of the IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers”) group, one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with NABU Global Inc. to support early childhood literacy in Côte d’Ivoire.
NABU is a nonprofit organization focused on addressing global literacy inequalities by publishing culturally relevant children’s books in local languages. Under this new partnership, NABU will implement a 12-month program in Côte d’Ivoire to raise awareness and promote reading among children through a combination of digital and print strategies. NABU will lead a literacy campaign to reach 100,000 children, including the printing of 1,000 books of 20 different titles, and conduct a nationwide digital marketing campaign.
In collaboration with the Ministry of Education, IHS Côte d’Ivoire and NABU will extend the program’s reach to more than 30 schools across the country. Through dedicated training programs, educators will be equipped to encourage and support children, particularly girls, to explore their interest in STEM subjects, seeking to spark curiosity and ambition from an early age. This initiative reflects NABU’s mission to close the digital and literacy gap by delivering culturally relevant and inspiring content to children around the world.
Fatim Cissé, CEO, IHS Côte d’Ivoire, commented, “We are proud to partner with NABU to help over 100,000 children in Côte d’Ivoire gain access to books in their mother tongue languages. At IHS Côte d’Ivoire, we believe literacy is the foundation of opportunity, and this initiative aligns strongly with our values and commitment to sustainable development and education.”
Camille Park, CEO, NABU, commented, “Expanding our reach through this partnership with IHS Côte d’Ivoire is a transformative step. By providing children with the opportunity and resources to read in their native language, we seek to empower them with the tools to thrive, learn, and build a brighter future.”
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About IHS Towers: IHS Towers is one of the largest independent owners, operators and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count and is solely focused on the emerging markets. The company has over 39,000 towers across its eight markets, including Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa and Zambia. For more information, please email: communications@ihstowers.com or visit: www.ihstowers.com
About NABU Global Inc: NABU is a nonprofit organization headquartered in the United States, whose mission is to eradicate poverty through literacy. By leveraging technology to deliver children’s books in over +39 mother tongue languages, NABU empowers children to learn to read early and access opportunities that literacy provides. Learn more at www.nabu.org