Key Points
- FGNPC supported the Visiola Foundation’s 2026 STEM Summer Camp.
- Students developed renewable energy prototypes during the programme.
- FGNPC says early STEM investment is important to Nigeria’s energy transition.
- The company says partnerships are needed to strengthen technical capacity in the power sector.
Main Story
The FGN Power Company (FGNPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to developing technical capacity and encouraging innovation in Nigeria’s electricity sector through its support for the Visiola Foundation’s 2026 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Summer Camp.
The week-long programme, which ended with a closing competition in Abuja, exposed participating students to practical applications of STEM and renewable energy.
Participants designed and built renewable energy prototypes before presenting their projects to a panel of judges.
FGNPC Managing Director, Kenny Anuwe, served as Chief Judge at the closing competition and assessed the projects based on technical understanding, presentation, creativity, usefulness and potential impact.
Anuwe said developing young Nigerians was essential to building the technical workforce required to transform the power sector.
He said FGNPC could not drive the development of the sector alone and would continue to work with public and private organisations involved in capacity building.
The company said its support for the camp was consistent with its broader efforts to develop engineers and other professionals needed in the electricity industry.
Anuwe also highlighted FGNPC’s Siemens Energy Education & Development and Power Training Institute workstreams, which focus on strengthening engineers’ skills in areas including power system simulation, network studies and system planning.
He said the participation of private companies, non-governmental organisations and financiers remained important to addressing challenges in the power sector.
The company said the students were assessed on their ability to identify renewable energy challenges, develop functional solutions and explain the technology behind their prototypes.
It added that the programme aligned with its objective of developing future engineers, scientists, innovators and energy professionals.
FGNPC said early investment in STEM education would help create a pipeline of talent capable of contributing to Nigeria’s energy transition and the development of a more reliable and efficient power sector.
The Issues
Nigeria’s power sector requires stronger technical capacity and a pipeline of skilled professionals capable of supporting infrastructure development, innovation and the energy transition.
What’s Being Said
“The Federal Government cannot build the power sector alone; it requires the support of key public and private sector partners.” – Kenny Anuwe, Managing Director, FGN Power Company.
“This is why we remain open to partnerships with organisations such as the Visiola Foundation, which help expand capacity-building opportunities.” – Kenny Anuwe, Managing Director, FGN Power Company.
What’s Next
FGNPC said it would continue collaborating with organisations such as the Visiola Foundation on initiatives that strengthen technical capacity and expose young Nigerians to practical STEM applications.
Bottom Line
FGNPC says early investment in STEM education and stronger partnerships can help build the technical talent needed for Nigeria’s energy transition and the long-term development of the power sector.
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