Seplat Energy Earns Recognition for National Scholarship Program Lagos, Nigeria – Seplat Energy, a leading Nigerian energy company, has been applauded by the Oil & Gas Trainers’ Association of Nigeria (OGTAN) for its exceptional National Human Capital Development (HCD) Scholarship Scheme. OGTAN Recognition: OGTAN acknowledged Seplat Energy’s dedication to building long-term human capacity through its scholarship programs during its 2024 Annual HCD Awards ceremony. The ceremony, held in Lagos, brought together industry representatives, regulators, academic institutions, and media outlets. OGTAN’s Mandate: Established in 2010, OGTAN plays a crucial role in promoting human capital development within Nigeria’s oil, gas, and energy sector. The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) entrusted OGTAN with a 15-point mandate, including: Overseeing training providers Standardizing curriculums Certifying training delivery methods within the oil and gas industry Seplat Energy’s Scholarship Program: Launched in 2014, Seplat Energy’s National Undergraduate Scholarship program supports students in host communities, states across Nigeria, and the nation as a whole. Key Program Details: Eligibility: Open to students enrolled in their second year or above, demonstrating academic achievement in specific fields of study. Benefits: Scholarship grants awarded annually until graduation, contingent upon maintaining a required grade point average (CGPA). Program Goals: Seplat Energy’s scholarship initiative aims to empower financially disadvantaged students pursuing higher education in Nigerian universities. OGTAN Applauds Seplat Energy’s Initiative: Presenting the award, Dr. Afe Mayowa, Chairman of the OGTAN Board of Trustees, commended Seplat Energy for its leadership and commitment to human capital development within the industry. “This award serves to recognize Seplat Energy’s pioneering efforts and encourages them to continue fostering educational opportunities,” Dr. Mayowa stated. Seplat Energy’s Response: Akinyemi Akinyoade, representing Seplat Energy at the ceremony, expressed gratitude to OGTAN for acknowledging their contributions. He emphasized the company’s dedication to sustainability and nurturing talent, stating, “We are committed to fostering talent development, from the school level to workforce readiness, in support of national progress.” Looking Ahead: Seplat Energy’s scholarship program exemplifies their dedication to the long-term sustainability of Nigeria’s energy sector by investing in the education and development of future industry leaders.