The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Exploration and Production (NNPC E&P) and Natural Oilfield Services Limited (NOSL) has offered scholarship to 345 students drawn from 15 higher institutions who are from Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom States, as part of its initiatives to give back to its host communities.
Included in the scholarship which took place recently, at the Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, are final year students and students with special needs.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Ubong Etti, Base Manager, NOSL, said the scholarship is to help indigent students.
He said: “Students are our leaders and workforce of tomorrow and nurturing their knowledge through a good educational system will help the communities in the long run.”
NNPC E&P and NOSL have continued to bridge the learning gap in host communities by encouraging students with scholarships.
In the quest to create sustainable communities, both companies strive to demonstrate their commitment to providing a holistic educational environment.
The students were urged to make judicious use of the scholarship and see it as a worthy investment in their future.
The Executive Chairman of Akwa Ibom State Universal Basic Education Board (AKSUBEB) Rt. Hon. (Elder) Anietie Etuk, commended NNPCL’s Exploration and Production and Natural Oilfield Services Limited, for investing in the future of the state.
The Chairman of Onna LGA – Hon. (Elder) Iniabasi Ekanem and a representative of the Paramount Ruler of Onna – Chief Robinson Inyang- Village Head of Ikwe, were present at the event.
