Seplat Energy Plc has said that in partnership with Conversations for Change (C4C) they have trained and graduated 15 Fellows from the their entrepreneurship programme.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony in Abuja, the chief executive officer of Seplat Energy Plc, Roger Brown, said that the firm was deeply committed to its youth empowerment project as a way of strengthening the Nigerian economy.
He described the Conversations for Change as a long-term effort to invest in the next generation of leaders, through creating a vibrant platform for continuing information provision, dialogue, and discussions. He added that through these and other strategies, the initiative would inspire, encourage and support young people to become active partners in the development and leadership of their communities, societies, nations and indeed the world.”
He explained that Seplat Energy aspires to be a good corporate citizen, committed to driving positive socio-economic benefits for the company stakeholders and for Nigeria.
“We must continuously earn our social licence to operate. Indeed, we embed this commitment in one of the five strategic pillars that guide our approach to business: Behave responsibly and share our success,” Brown said
He explained further that Energy’s partnership with C4C in this regard is a bold step taken in view of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 1, which is the poverty eradication; in addition to the SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well Being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 8 (Decent work and Economic Growth), as driven by the company’s CSR initiatives.
“The vision of this initiative is to create a world where young people/minds are inspired, motivated and empowered to find their niche in society and use their skills and talents in improving their societies/countries and indeed their world. In doing this, day-to-day items and wastes are converted to wealth, thus promoting a sustainable world,” he said.
The beneficiaries for the 2021 session are: Moyinoluwa Ajibulu (Kogi); Ruke Ejegreh (Delta); Yemisi Olarewaju (Osun); Aisha Ahmed (Edo); Indira Orbih (Anambra); Ruth Ede (Imo); John Tokula (Kogi); Rachael Bob (Rivers); Elizabeth Nyong (Cross River); Augustine Samson Tsaku (Nasarawa); Joel Glory (Kogi); Nkiru Agbarah (Abia); Anefu Lilian (Benue); Jude Elayo (Nasarawa); and Ene Adah (Benue).
The 2021 batch of Fellows have been equipped to begin their business empires, which are expected to grow and flourish as well as provide support to not just them and their families, but also for communities, countries and indeed the world.
C4C is a non-profit organisation with a major objective of empowering young people to participate more effectively in all relevant areas of development.
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