By Annette Ikponmwonba | September 3, 2026
Key Points
- Egbin Power has commenced the 11th edition of its annual scholarship programme.
- More than 250 students from the company’s host communities participated in the 2026 pre-test exercise.
- The programme provides free quality education opportunities for outstanding primary and secondary school students.
- The 2026 edition will include an education fair, boot camp, mentorship sessions and playgroup activities.
- The initiative is designed to improve academic performance while developing students’ confidence, discipline and leadership skills.
- Egbin Power said the programme aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 4 on inclusive and equitable quality education.
- The company also implements CSR initiatives covering healthcare, youth empowerment, infrastructure and human capital development.
Main Story
Egbin Power has commenced the 11th edition of its annual scholarship programme, with more than 250 students from its host communities participating in the 2026 pre-test exercise, The power generation company said the scholarship programme is designed to provide free quality education to outstanding students selected from primary and secondary schools across its host communities.
The initiative, which Egbin Power described as part of its Personal Corporate Social Responsibility programme, is aimed at improving access to quality education and creating opportunities for young people within the communities where it operates, The company said the scholarship programme aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 4, which promotes inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities.
The 2026 edition will feature an education fair, boot camp, mentorship sessions and playgroup activities. These activities are intended to support participants beyond academic performance by helping them develop life skills, discipline, confidence and leadership qualities, The Chief Executive Officer of Egbin Power, Mokhtar Bounour, said the company considers education a key driver of sustainable development and remains committed to investing in young people within its host communities.
According to Bounour, the scholarship programme represents a deliberate investment in the future of the communities surrounding the company’s operations, He said Egbin Power’s responsibility extends beyond electricity generation to creating opportunities and helping young people realise their potential.
The Issues
Access to quality education remains an important component of community development, particularly for young people in communities hosting major industrial and power-sector operations, For Egbin Power, supporting education provides an opportunity to contribute to human capital development while strengthening its relationship with host communities.
The scholarship programme also reflects a broader shift in corporate social responsibility, with companies increasingly investing in initiatives intended to create long-term social and economic value rather than focusing solely on short-term community interventions, By combining academic support with mentorship, leadership development and life-skills activities, Egbin Power is seeking to provide beneficiaries with broader tools for personal and professional development.
What’s Being Said
Bounour said Egbin Power remains committed to accelerating development within its host communities through sustainable interventions, “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,” he said.
He added that the company believes its responsibility goes beyond generating electricity and includes generating opportunities, nurturing potential and enabling young people to pursue their ambitions, “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,” Bounour stated.
What’s Next
The selected students will participate in the various activities planned under the 2026 scholarship programme, including the education fair, boot camp and mentorship sessions, Egbin Power is also expected to continue implementing other community-focused initiatives in healthcare, youth empowerment, community infrastructure and human capital development, The company said these interventions form part of its broader commitment to supporting sustainable development in its host communities.
Bottom Line
Egbin Power’s 11th annual scholarship programme extends the company’s community investment beyond its core electricity-generation business, with more than 250 students participating in the 2026 selection process, By combining educational support with mentorship and leadership development, the programme is designed to strengthen opportunities for young people and contribute to long-term human capital development in Egbin Power’s host communities.
