…As first Cohort graduates from tech empowerment programme
By Seun Ibiyemi
Egbin Power Plc has graduated the first cohort of participants in its Tech Empowerment Programme, reinforcing its commitment to equipping young people in its host communities with digital skills needed to thrive in the modern economy.
At a graduation ceremony held at the Bright Gyimah Innovation Centre, Powerfields Schools, Egbin Power, Ikorodu, Lagos, 24 participants were celebrated for successfully completing the six-month intensive training programme.
The Tech Empowerment Programme forms part of the company’s Personal Corporate Social Responsibility (PCSR) initiatives aimed at providing youths from Egbin, Ijede and Ipakan communities with access to in-demand digital skills that can enhance employability, promote entrepreneurship and create sustainable economic opportunities.
L-R, Chief Executive Officer, Egbin Power, Mokhtar Bounour; Overall Best Graduand/Most Outstanding Female, Dina Anjolaoluwa, and Group Managing Director of Sahara Power Group, Kola Adesina, MFR, during the presentation of awards to graduands of Egbin Power Tech Empowerment Programme, held at the Bright Gyimah Innovation Centre, Powerfields Schools, Egbin Power in Ikorodu, Lagos.
Speaking at the event, the Group Managing Director of Sahara Power Group, Kola Adesina, commended the graduands for their resilience, commitment and determination throughout the programme.
He described their achievement as a significant step towards building digitally empowered communities capable of contributing meaningfully to national development.
“The world is evolving rapidly, and digital skills are at the heart of that transformation. I encourage you to train your mind, commit to continuous improvement, and use the knowledge you have acquired to create value — not just for yourselves, but for your communities and the world at large,” Adesina said.
He urged the graduands to remain curious, embrace innovation and continually seek ways to improve existing technologies while maximising opportunities to impact society positively.
Also speaking, the Chief Executive Officer of Egbin Power, Mokhtar Bounour, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable development through strategic investments in human capital.
According to him, the programme reflects Egbin Power’s broader responsibility beyond electricity generation and demonstrates its dedication to empowering young people with skills that can transform lives and communities.
“At Egbin Power, we believe that empowering young people is one of the most impactful ways to drive sustainable development, and we are confident that these graduands will apply the skills acquired to make a lasting impact across the digital landscape,” Bounour said.
He encouraged the beneficiaries to leverage their knowledge, creativity and determination to develop innovative solutions capable of accelerating socio-economic growth in Nigeria.
“You are all ambassadors of possibility, a proof that talent, when nurtured, becomes a catalyst for transformation,” he added.
The six-month programme provided participants with structured training in ICT fundamentals, graphic design, full-stack web development, digital marketing, cybersecurity and data analytics.
The curriculum combined classroom learning with practical experience and incorporated workplace competencies such as teamwork, problem-solving, communication and time management.
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Speaking on behalf of the graduating cohort, Dina Anjolaoluwa, who emerged as the Overall Best Graduand and Most Outstanding Female Participant, expressed gratitude to Egbin Power for creating opportunities for young people to acquire relevant digital skills.
“This programme has been life-changing for us. Beyond the technical skills, we have gained confidence, discipline and a new outlook on what is possible.
We are deeply grateful to Egbin Power for investing in our future, and we are committed to using these skills to create solutions, impact our communities positively, and inspire others to dream bigger,” she said.
Several other participants received awards in recognition of their exceptional performance and contributions during the programme.
The event attracted top management officials of Egbin Power, traditional rulers and other stakeholders from the Egbin, Ijede and Ipakan communities.
Egbin Power reaffirmed its commitment to expanding initiatives that promote digital inclusion, youth empowerment and long-term economic growth, noting that the Tech Empowerment Programme remains a key component of its strategy for strengthening communities through investments in people, skills and opportunities.
