Nigeria’s largest power producing firm, Egbin Power Plc, has created an internship program called Egbin PowerUp as part of its mission to further promote technology in Nigeria and boost the power sector. The program is an intense six-month internship that encourages creativity and excellence while broadening students’ understanding of the industry.
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The project, according to the Genco, gives students from different post-secondary universities in Nigeria the chance to collaborate with seasoned professionals at our power plant and obtain practical technical expertise.
Along with helping students close the knowledge gap between theory and practice, Egbin PowerUp improves their abilities, boosts their self-esteem, and honed their creative and problem-solving skills.
Students apply academic principles in a professional setting through practical projects, obtaining invaluable experience. Speaking about the PowerUp Internship program, Mokhtar Bounour, CEO of Egbin Power, emphasised that by giving young people real-world experience and practical problem-solving skills, we are empowering and preparing them for the future, which allows them to have a significant impact on society.
“At Egbin Power, we believe that investing in our nation’s youth is investing in Nigeria’s future. The Egbin PowerUp programme is a platform for young minds to ignite their passions, hone their skills, and become the driving force behind Nigeria’s energy revolution.”
“By nurturing these talents, we’re shaping a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow for the power sector and the country. This initiative aligns with the Sustainable Development Goal 4 which seeks to ensure that all individuals have access to ‘inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning’ opportunities,”Bounour said.
Students from a variety of academic programs, including engineering, applied industrial science, information technology (IT), and environment and safety, are drawn to the internship program. Bright engineering and chemistry students from top universities like the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Bells University, Caleb University, Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo (FUNAI), Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) comprise the current cohort, which started in July.Egbin Power is committed to supporting the next generation of leaders and investing in the future of Nigeria’s power industry through programs like these.
While the Egbin PowerUp initiative continues to inspire young minds, Egbin Power is spearheading the expansion of the power industry and, by responsibly bringing energy to life, responsibly contributing to Nigeria’s progress and prosperity.
