Egbin Power Plc has launched a tech-based empowerment programme aimed at equipping young people from its host communities of Egbin, Ijede and Ipakan with relevant digital skills to compete in today’s economy.
The initiative, which is part of the company’s Personal Corporate Social Responsibility (PCSR) efforts, is designed to improve employability, encourage entrepreneurship and expand access to opportunities within the growing digital economy.
Speaking at the launch, Mokhtar Bounour, Chief Executive Officer of Egbin Power Plc, said the programme reflects the company’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable development, stressing that its responsibilities go beyond electricity generation.
“In today’s digital age, technology is no longer optional but a critical driver of economic inclusion and growth,” Bounour said. He added that deliberate action is required to bridge digital gaps and prevent uneven development across communities.
According to him, when communities are excluded from the digital economy, development becomes uneven and unsustainable, making targeted interventions necessary to close existing gaps.
“The Empowerment Programme is designed to address this gap by providing young people in Egbin, Ijede and Ipakan with access to practical and in-demand digital skills that can improve employability, foster entrepreneurship, and create new economic opportunities within their communities,” he noted.
The first cohort of the programme brings together beneficiaries from the three host communities for structured training sessions covering ICT fundamentals, graphic design, full-stack web development, digital marketing, cybersecurity and data analytics. The training combines classroom instruction with hands-on practical learning.
Egbin Power Plc said participants were selected through a screening process that assessed curiosity, determination and willingness to learn. In addition to technical knowledge, beneficiaries are also being trained in workplace skills such as ethics, problem-solving, collaboration, professionalism and digital responsibility.
Bounour urged participants to act as ambassadors of the initiative and uphold values of integrity, discipline and service, noting that their progress would demonstrate how strategic corporate responsibility can deliver measurable results.
He encouraged the beneficiaries to recognise their wider responsibility to their communities, urging them to learn with character, share their knowledge, mentor others and apply their skills to solving real local problems.
The company stated that the true legacy of the programme will be seen in ripple effects created through shared success and communal growth. It added that the launch underscores Egbin Power Plc’s commitment to sustainable community development, trust-building and value creation, while reaffirming its dedication to investing in people and contributing to Nigeria’s economic future.
