By Oke Peter 

Sahara Power Group has announced the launch of its flagship Sahara Power Technical and Innovation Academy (SPTIA), a transformative initiative designed to equip young Nigerian engineers with the technical expertise and practical experience needed to drive sustainable power generation nationwide.


The programme will be delivered in collaboration with Egbin Power and First Independent Power Limited (FIPL), two of Nigeria’s leading power generation companies and members of the Sahara Power Group.


The Academy admitted 50 graduate engineers into a rigorous ten-month programme that combines intensive classroom learning with hands-on, on-the-job training across critical generation assets. Participants will be exposed to real-time plant operations, maintenance systems, and industry best practices, positioning them for impactful careers in the power sector.