BEYOND MEGAWATTS: EGBIN POWER IGNITES FUTURE AS 250 STUDENTS BATTLE FOR 11TH SCHOLARSHIP CROWN
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–FROM powering Nigeria’s grid to powering young dreams — Egbin Power Plc has kicked off the 11th edition of its flagship Scholarship Programme, turning its host communities into a hotbed of academic competition.
Over 250 brilliant pupils stormed the pre-test centre as the GenCo doubles down on SDG 4 — Quality Education for all.
BREAKDOWN: WHAT MAKES THE 11TH EDITION DIFFERENT
1. IT’S ABOUT QUALITY, NOT CHARITY
The programme is not handout, it’s an investment.
> “Established as part of the company’s Personal Corporate Social Responsibility (PCSR) initiative, the scholarship programme provides free, quality education to outstanding students selected from primary and secondary schools across Egbin Power’s host communities.”
*2. MASSIVE COMPETITION, ONLY THE BEST EMERGE*
> “The 2026 edition commenced with a pre-test exercise attended by more than 250 students from the host communities.”
3. NOT JUST BOOKS — BUILDING TOTAL LEADERS
Egbin is raising confidence, discipline and leadership, not just grades.
> “The programme will also feature an education fair, boot camp, mentorship sessions and playgroup activities, designed to strengthen participants’ academic performance while developing essential life skills, discipline, confidence and leadership qualities.”
4. ROOTED IN GLOBAL GOAL
> “The scholarship programme reflects Egbin Power’s commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), which calls for ‘inclusive and equitable quality education and the promotion of lifelong learning opportunities for all.'”
CEO FIRES: WE GENERATE MORE THAN ELECTRICITY
Mokhtar Bounour, CEO, Egbin Power, declared education as the real legacy project:
> “As a responsible organisation, we remain committed to accelerating development around us. Education is one of the most powerful and sustainable ways to create that impact, and our scholarship programme is a deliberate investment in the future of our communities.”
> “At Egbin Power, we believe our responsibility goes beyond generating electricity. We also have a responsibility to help generate opportunities, nurture potential and enable dreams. Through this programme, we are investing in young people who will become the leaders, professionals and change-makers of tomorrow.”
> “The legacy we want to build is one of lasting value—where quality education becomes a foundation for individual progress, stronger communities and a better society. This is our commitment to shared success,” Bounour said.
Parents, teachers and community leaders continue to play an active role in the programme, providing valuable support and serving as partners in the educational development and progress of participating students.
Beyond education, Egbin Power continues to implement impactful corporate social responsibility initiatives focused on healthcare, youth empowerment, community infrastructure and human capital development, reinforcing its commitment to creating sustainable value in its host communities.
Through these initiatives, Egbin Power remains committed to being not only a leading power generation company, but also a catalyst for opportunity, development and shared prosperity.
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