By Oke Peter
Egbin Power Plc has launched a tech-based empowerment programme to equip young people from its host communities of Egbin, Ijede and Ipakan with digital skills.
The initiative, part of the company’s Personal Corporate Social Responsibility (PCSR) efforts, is designed to improve employability, encourage entrepreneurship and expand access to opportunities in the digital economy.
Chief Executive Officer of Egbin Power Plc, Mokhtar Bounour, said the programme reflected the company’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable development, adding that its responsibilities extend beyond electricity generation to empowering people in surrounding communities.
“In today’s digital age, technology is no longer optional but a critical driver of economic inclusion and growth,” Bounour said, noting that deliberate interventions were needed to bridge digital gaps and prevent uneven development.
He explained that when communities are excluded from the digital economy, development becomes uneven and unsustainable, reinforcing the need for deliberate interventions that bridge digital 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.
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