Seplat Energy Drives Discourse On Africa’s Education Future At ASIS 2026

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OWERRI – Seplat Energy Plc, foremost Nige­rian indigenous energy company, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing education and de­veloping Africa’s future work­force, emphasising the need for stronger collaboration between government, the private sector and development partners to build sustainable learning sys­tems across the continent.

The company restated its po­sition at the 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS), where it sponsored the plenary session, Powering Africa’s Future: Pri­vate Sector Leadership in Educa­tion Transformation. The session brought together policymakers, business leaders, development partners, academics and educa­tion stakeholders to explore how strategic partnerships, digital innovation and investment in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathe­matics) can prepare young Afri­cans for the future of work.

The Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Energy Plc, Mr. Roger Brown, represented by Chioma Afe, Director, External Affairs and Social Performance, said the company’s partnership with ASIS reflects its commitment to driving meaningful impact through collaboration.

“Our partnership with the Africa Social Impact Summit provides an opportunity to col­laborate with organisations that share our vision of transforming education on a national scale. This goes beyond conversations to action,” he said.

Brown noted that Seplat En­ergy continues to invest in edu­cational development across its host communities in Edo, Delta and Imo states, with plans to ex­tend its interventions to Akwa Ibom State. These investments span basic and secondary educa­tion, tertiary scholarships, teach­er empowerment programmes, STEAM education through the company’s Access to Energy ini­tiative and STEAM laboratories, as well as the Seplat Innovation Programme, which encourages secondary school students to develop innovative clean energy solutions in partnership with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).

He stressed that addressing Africa’s education challenges requires stronger partnerships among governments, the private sector and development organi­sations.

“No one country, industry or institution can do it alone. Through collaboration, sound policies and sustained private sector investment, we can equip young people with the knowl­edge and skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world and advance education for all across the African continent,” he said.

Speaking during the Se­plat-sponsored plenary, the Min­ister of State for Education, Prof Suwaiba Ahmad, described edu­cation as “the most strategic in­vestment any nation can make” and commended Seplat Energy for its longstanding contribu­tions to the sector.

“I would like to commend Se­plat Energy for its longstanding investment in education through scholarships, teacher develop­ment programmes, school in­frastructure initiatives, STEAM initiatives and other educational projects,” she said.

The Minister noted that ed­ucation remains the foundation for economic growth, innovation and national competitiveness, adding that digital transforma­tion is central to building a fu­ture-ready education system.