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NEPL/Seplat Energy JV Invests Over N100 Million in School Infrastructure and Education

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  • The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has invested over N100 million in education.
  • The investment supports school infrastructure and educational development in Edo and Delta States.
  • The flagship PEARLs Quiz Competition impacted over 57,000 students this year.

The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint Venture (JV) is strengthening its commitment to education by investing more than 100 million Nigerian Naira (N100m) in school infrastructure and development across Edo and Delta States. This initiative aims to improve educational outcomes and cultivate future leaders.

Our approach goes beyond conventional educational support. It is about creating opportunities for students, schools and institutions to succeed, while building a stronger and globally competitive education system.

— Samson EzugworieChief Operating Officer, Seplat Energy Plc, explaining the JV's educational strategy.

The JV's flagship PEARLs Quiz Competition, in its 2026 edition, saw participation from 476 secondary schools. The competition celebrated academic excellence, innovation, confidence, and character among young people, impacting over 57,000 students. Notre Dame College in Ozoro, Delta State, emerged as the overall winner, securing a N10 million grant for educational infrastructure.

Samson Ezugworie, Chief Operating Officer at Seplat Energy Plc, highlighted that the JV's educational interventions are designed to address fundamental gaps and create robust pathways for youth success. He emphasized that PEARLs is more than just a quiz; it fosters confidence, discipline, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Nicolas Foucart, Managing Director of NEPL, represented by Olubukonla Oyegbami, encouraged participants to value the experience and knowledge gained over the prizes.

PEARLs is more than a quiz. It builds confidence, discipline, leadership, and problem-solving skills. To date, the programme has impacted over 57,000 students, with more than N100 million invested in school infrastructure and educational development.

— Samson EzugworieChief Operating Officer, Seplat Energy Plc, detailing the impact of the PEARLs program.

Additionally, the event featured a STEAM Innovation Showcase where students presented practical solutions to real-world problems. Cradle High School won the showcase, with Ogbe Secondary School and Meridien Royal Academy securing second and third places respectively. Representatives from the Delta and Edo State Governments lauded the NEPL/Seplat Energy JV for its sustained investments in education, youth development, and the promotion of excellence.

Every participant is a winner. The real value is in the experience gained and how it is applied in future endeavors.

— Nicolas FoucartManaging Director, NEPL, represented by Olubukonla Oyegbami, addressing participants at the PEARLs Quiz Competition.
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