Seplat Energy’s scholarship scheme hailed by industry trainers
Seplat Energy, a major operator in the Nigerian oil and gas industry, has been recognised by the Oil & Gas Trainers’ Association of Nigeria (OGTAN) for its national human capital development scholarship scheme.
OGTAN, at its 2024 Annual HCD Awards ceremony in Lagos, commended Seplat Energy for building human capacity through its scholarship programmes, which have been sustained over the years across the country, according to a statement on Sunday.
“The Seplat Energy National Undergraduate Scholarship started in 2014 for its host communities, states, and the nation. Since then, the programme had provided scholarships to several federal and state university undergraduate students. The scholarship scheme is the company’s educational programme to assist indigent students in federal and state universities fulfil their educational aspirations,” the company said.
Afe Mayowa, chairman of Board of Trustees, OGTAN, whilst presenting the award for ‘Outstanding National HCD Scholarship Scheme’ to Seplat Energy, said the company has distinguished itself in the area of human capital development and has demonstrated leadership amongst its peers in the industry.
“We are here to recognise excellence and reward the same. Seplat Energy is a trailblazer as far as this is concerned; and for us, the award today is aimed at encouraging the company, and further propel it to do more,” he said.
Seplat Energy was represented at the ceremony by Akinyemi Akinyoade, senior manager, process, planning and performance management, supply chain management; Stanley Opara, manager, corporate communications; and Simeon Ogari, lead Nigerian content.
Akinyoade thanked the association for its commitment to the growth of the energy sector and for the recognition of the contributions of Seplat Energy in Nigeria.
“Sustainability is embedded in our strategy and is the driving force behind our operations and investment decisions, our management and culture. We will continue to nurture talents from the school level till they are ripe to join the workforce and contribute to national development,” he said.
