Seplat JV trains 650 teachers in Edo, Delta

The NEPL/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has onboarded 650 teachers and chief inspectors of education in Edo and Delta states, as part of its 2025 Seplat Teachers Empowerment Programme (STEP).

The second phase of the workshop ended in Asaba, Delta State, on Tuesday, while the first phase took place in Benin, Edo State, from July 28 to 29.

At the first leg of the workshop held in Benin City, the Edo State capital, the Director of External Affairs and Social Performance at Seplat Energy, Chioma Afe, urged the participants to take the training seriously and outlined the strategic significance of both phases of the training.

Afe, who presented a paper on “Communication for Change, Teachers as Agents of Change,” shared a strategic communication code, “the 7-c’s of communication,” which includes clarity, conciseness, consideration, completeness, courtesy, concreteness, and correctness, with them.

“I urge the participants to embrace their roles as agents of change, grab the opportunity with both hands and improve themselves continuously, both for personal benefits, for the good of the students and the society,” Afe said.

The Commissioner for Education, Dr Paddy Iyamu, who represented Governor Monday Okpebholo, commended the Seplat JV for the initiative and described the participants as privileged.

He urged them to keep faith with the programme to the finish line, because “In Edo State, we want to make sure that our teachers are packed with excellence.

The Director, Corporate Services, Seplat Energy Plc, Dr Steve Ojeh, charged the participants to propel their careers with determination, increased curiosity, willingness to learn and embrace new ideas so as to impact strongly on society.

At the Asaba session, the Delta State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Rose Ezewu, who was represented by the Director, Schools, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Ighavbota Winifred, applauded the Seplat JV for the initiative.

Highlighting the state’s continued support for the initiative, Ezewo charged the participants to take the training seriously because it would have a long-term impact on not just academic fortunes, but on the general well-being of society.

The 650 participants were drawn from over 4,666 applicants who took part in an online selection process.