Accugas Limited, the midstream subsidiary of Savannah Energy PLC, the British independent energy company with bias for efficient delivery of Projects that Matter has just announced its award of full university education scholarship to the second cohort of 50 students from Akwa Ibom and Cross River States through the Savannah Energy Education and Internship Training (“SEE-IT”) programme at a ceremony held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria.
The package consists of each student’s school fees, accommodation, study materials, and any other money necessary for their upkeep throughout the entire programme, whether public or private, an email to Energy Window International has highlighted.
The beneficiaries will, in addition, receive a specialized training from professionals and consultants throughout the duration of the programme aimed at helping them in actualize their academic ambitions of becoming better people in life. Adding that the students would be offered, upon graduation, an opportunity for internship at Savannah, where they are expected to gain practical experience in a world-class environment.
The SEE-IT programme the statement disclosed was launched in 2023, aimed at making access to quality education in the two states easy. It was conceived to also help ensure that brilliant but indigent students from the both states achieve their dreams of quality university education in whichever area of study, thereby contributing to the social and economic development of the states and Nigeria.
It recalled that last year, the scope was widened, giving room for what it called “Environmental Awareness Clubs” in 20 public secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State. This according to the statement was aimed at inspiring students on their career choices while creating awareness around environmental practices and its sustainability. The club activities, according the Company’s statement commenced in June, and culminating into a quiz competition in August. The top five winners of the quiz competition also went home with cash donations and of course, the immediate award of scholarships which runs for one academic year.
Pade Durotoye, Managing Director, Savannah Energy, Nigeria, said:
“The SEE-IT programme is something that brings us great delight. We are very proud of what we’ve been able to achieve in the last two years. The programme benefits the education and economy of Akwa Ibom and Cross River States, Nigeria, and Africa as a whole. We believe very strongly in the power of people. We believe that education is what unlocks our potential. And we believe that there are very many talented and capable people whose circumstances in life have made it very hard for them to achieve their full potential. This is why we are doing this. We believe very strongly that by making education accessible to people who might have missed it, we are transforming not just the lives of the people and their immediate families, but the entire economy at large. This is more than just education. This is transformation.”
The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Bassey Eno also said:
“Let me specially commend Savannah Energy through Accugas Limited for not only doing business in Akwa Ibom State but also giving back in a way that truly matters through education. The SEE-IT Scholarship Programme is a laudable initiative that will change lives. And I must say, this is the kind of collaboration we welcome in our state. That is why I deeply appreciate Savannah for its SEE-IT Scholarship Programme, which is sponsoring 50 students from Akwa Ibom and Cross River States, offering internships, and establishing environmental awareness clubs in schools in Akwa Ibom State. This is Corporate Social Responsibility at its best. I urge other well-meaning individuals, corporate bodies, and organizations operating in Akwa Ibom State to emulate this noble gesture by investing in the future of our children through education and skills development. Education remains the cornerstone of our administration’s vision, as encapsulated in our blueprints, the A.R.I.S.E. Agenda.”
Head of Stakeholder Relations and Regional Manager, South East, Savannah Energy, Nigeria Nkoyo Etuk also has this to say:
“Education is an important part of Savannah’s sustainability strategy, where our first pillar focuses on promoting socio-economic prosperity within our host countries of operation in Africa. This pillar is aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 – Quality Education – helping to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. The SEE-IT programme is an example of how we are contributing to the development of our host communities in Nigeria. The 50 scholarship beneficiaries were selected from 1,481 applications received from recently admitted students of Akwa Ibom and Cross Rivers States origin. These students underwent rigorous, transparent, and merit-based screening process, having sat through a computer-based test and an interview session, which was led by university professors. We are delighted to be making these awards to the next generation of students.”