First Independent Power Limited (FIPL), a Sahara Power Group Company, has inducted 13 young engineers into the generating company, following a six-month extensive development programme focused on enhancing technical competence, responsible engineering and driving FIPL’s human capital sustainability strategy.
The 2022 graduates are the fourth batch of FIPL’s Entry level engineering programme, which began in 2012 in line with Sahara Power Group’s commitment to training and empowering young and vibrant engineers towards adding impetus to the process of transforming the power sector.
Speaking at the event, managing director, Sahara Power Group, Anthony Youdeowei, said the nation would look to the young engineers to play a critical role in changing the narrative of the power sector in Nigeria.
He asserted that, “for us to make a difference, we must equip and mentor the younger generation and give them all the support they need to become instruments of transformation and part of the commitment of FIPL to the energy sector includes harnessing the potential of these young vibrant talents across the country.”
While congratulating the graduates, he charged them to be focused and dedicated to delivering excellence given the strategic role they are expected to play in continuing efforts geared at transforming the Nigerian power sector.
Also speaking at the graduation ceremony, CEO, FIPL, Dr. Kenechukwu Nwangwu, applauded the graduates for their dedication and zeal to complete the programme successfully. He stated that, “I am proud to be part of Sahara group for providing career opportunities and upskilling young, talented and vibrant professionals. It is with great delight that I congratulate you for starting such a rigorous programme and finishing on such high note.”
He promised to build on the legacy of the former CEO, Godwin Emmanuel, by creating programmes that will harness these talents and transform them into full-fledged engineers for the future.
