Accugas Gives Scholarship To 50 Undergraduates In Akwa Ibom, Cross River

Friday February 14, 2025 | TheNewsDESK

Accugas Limited, the midstream subsidiary of Savannah Energy Plc, the British independent energy company focused around the delivery of Projects that Matter, has granted full university education scholarships to the second cohort of 50 students from Akwa Ibom and Cross River States through the Savannah Energy Education and Internship Training (SEE-IT) programme at a ceremony held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

The scholarship package covers each beneficiary’s school fees, accommodation costs, study materials, and living costs for their entire tertiary education, whether public or private.

In addition to this, the scholarship beneficiaries will receive specialised training from leadership and peak performance consultants throughout the duration of the scholarships to help support them in achieving great results and to better prepare them for life after university.

Upon graduation, all beneficiaries will also be offered an opportunity for an internship at Savannah, where they will gain hands-on experience in a world-class environment.

Pade Durotoye, Managing Director, Savannah Energy, Nigeria, said: “The SEE-IT programme is something that brings us great delight. We are very proud of what we’ve been able to achieve in the last two years. The programme benefits the education and economy of Akwa Ibom and Cross River States, Nigeria, and Africa as a whole. We believe very strongly in the power of people. We believe that education is what unlocks our potential. And we believe that there are very many talented and capable people whose circumstances in life have made it very hard for them to achieve their full potential. This is why we are doing this. We believe very strongly that by making education accessible to people who might have missed it, we are transforming not just the lives of the people and their immediate families, but the entire economy at large. This is more than just education. This is transformation.”

In his remarks, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency, Umo Bassey Eno, said:

“Let me specially commend Savannah Energy through Accugas Limited for not only doing business in Akwa Ibom State but also giving back in a way that truly matters through education. The SEE-IT Scholarship Programme is a laudable initiative that will change lives. And I must say, this is the kind of collaboration we welcome in our state. That is why I deeply appreciate Savannah for its SEE-IT.”