Following a six-month intensive development program focused on enhancing technical competence, responsible engineering, and driving FIPL’s human capital sustainability strategy, First Independent Power Limited (FIPL), a Sahara Power Group Company, has inducted 13 young engineers into the generating company.
The 2022 graduates represent the fourth cohort of FIPL’s Entry level engineering program, which began in 2012 in accordance with Sahara Power Group’s commitment to train and empower young, dynamic engineers to accelerate the power sector transformation.
Speaking at the event, managing director, Sahara Power Group, Anthony Youdeowei, upheld said the nation would look to the young engineers to play a critical role in changing the narrative of the power sector in Nigeria. He stated, “For us to make a difference, we must equip and mentor the younger generation and give them all the support they need to become instruments of transformation and part of the commitment of FIPL to the energy sector includes harnessing the potential of these young vibrant talents across the country.”