In line with its commitment to excellence, Egbin Power has revitalised its learning academy to enhance human capital development, equipping its workforce with top-tier skills and knowledge that drive innovation, efficiency, and improved service delivery in the sector.

According to the electricity generating company (Genco), the learning academy is a strategic capacity development hub established to bridge competency gaps and empower employees with the technical, operational, management, and leadership skills needed for professional growth and efficient performance.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the firm, Mokhtar Bounour, emphasised the company’s commitment to human capital development, noting that upskilling employees is essential for the success and growth of the organisation and the industry.

“At Egbin Power, our people are our greatest assets. Hence, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, ensuring that our employees are well-equipped to meet the challenges of the industry. This strategic initiative directly aligns with our long-term goals of fostering innovation and ensuring sustainable growth,” Bounour said.

Also, Head of Human Resources (HR), Gabriel Nkanga, while highlighting the programme’s objectives, noted that the primary objectives of the Learning Academy include bridging the gaps between competency and proficiency level while developing the competencies through targeted and bespoke programmes designed to enhance operational efficiency in line with industry standards.

In the same vein, Head of Maintenance, Felix Ebiware, stated that training builds commitment, drives innovation, and inspires improvements, cross-functional learning, and skills enhancement among the members of staff, thereby positively impacting performance levels.

“By equipping our teams with advanced skills and continuous training, the Academy will deliver a positive and significant impact on operation and maintenance practices, which in turn will ensure the reliability, efficiency, and availability of the plant,” he said.