Oritsegbubemi Omatseyin
Lagos — As part of its commitment to promoting academic excellence and enhancing the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, Nigeria’s largest power generation company, Egbin Power Plc, has awarded scholarships to students from its host communities.
This year’s award is the 8th edition of the company’s scholarship programme and beneficiaries were drawn from public schools in the three host communities.
During the presentation of awards to the beneficiaries, the company restated its commitment to education in line with SDG 4, which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
The beneficiaries in this year’s edition, drawn from public schools in the host communities o – Egbin, Ijede, and Ipakan – were presented with the scholarship awards which cover all school expenses, including tuition, textbooks, and school uniforms in addition to other educational items.
Speaking at the ceremony organised to honor the beneficiaries, the Chief Executive Officer of Egbin Power Plc, Mokhtar Bounour, explained that education remains the bedrock of transformational advancement of societies, socio-economic growth, and human capital development, which the company strongly promotes through its various initiatives.
He said: “The foundation of development in any community, society or nation is education because it brings sustainability, and progress and raises future leaders for a more prosperous society. At Egbin Power, we realize the significance of quality education, which is why we have continued to provide the scholarship programme in our host communities, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4, which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.”
“Education is a child’s right, as it strengthens the developmental capacities of individuals, communities, groups, institutions, and countries. That is why we have instituted this scholarship programme to achieve rapid development in our host communities”
While receiving the scholarship awards, Abimbola Akinbiyi, one of the beneficiaries in the 2023 edition, expressed her happiness to have emerged as one of the awardees. She commended Egbin Power Plc for creating the scholarship programme to encourage students to give their best in education. Her father, Mr. Mark Akinbiyi, commended the company, the community leaders, and teachers of the school for encouraging students to participate and excel in their academic endeavors.
Ridwanullahi Sharafa, who also emerged as an awardee, praised Egbin Power Plc for creating the platforms to support students with the scholarship.
The principal, Powerfields Group of Schools (College), Mrs. Folahanmi Adesina, said: “Egbin Power Plc deserves commendation for discovering brains and talents from the community through the scholarship platform. I also want to applaud the management and staff of Egbin for their unwavering support to the beneficiaries over the years, while also promoting the school as a brand.” She urged the students to continue to do their best in their education.”
The head teacher of Powerfield Group of Schools (Elementary), Olufunke Winful, commended Egbin Power for investing in the future of the students and for putting smiles on the faces of the teachers and parents. “We remain committed to guiding the students, monitoring them, and ensuring that they excel in their academic and other aspect of life,” she said.
Participants in the 2023 programme passed through stages such as verification, pre-test, boot camp, and final selection conducted by an independent body, following which the participants were admitted on scholarship into Powerfield Group of Schools, owned by Egbin Power Plc.
The school is situated within the serene and secure premises of Egbin Power in Ijede, Ikorodu, Lagos State. It offers quality education in its nursery, primary, and secondary day and boarding schools.
