FGN Power Company (FGNPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening technical capacity and promoting innovation in Nigeria’s power sector through its support for the Visiola Foundation’s 2026 STEM Summer Camp. 

The Visiola Foundation is a non-profit organisation that educates, trains, and mentors African girls and young women from underserved communities across Africa. 

The week-long programme, which culminated in a closing competition in Abuja, provided students with practical exposure to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

In a statement by Communications Lead, FGNPC,  Magdalene Abang at the weekend, participants designed and built renewable energy prototypes and presented their solutions to a panel of judges, demonstrating their understanding of technology, problem-solving and innovation.

As part of FGNPC’s support for the initiative, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FGN Power Company, Mr. Kenny Anuwe served as Chief Judge at the closing competition, evaluating student projects based on technical understanding, quality of presentation, creativity, usefulness and potential impact.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Kenny Anuwe emphasised the importance of investing in young Nigerians as part of efforts to build the technical capacity required to transform the nation’s power sector.

He stated: “The Federal Government cannot build the power sector alone; it requires the support of key public and private sector partners. This is why we remain open to partnerships with organisations such as the Visiola Foundation, which help expand capacity-building opportunities. 

“This commitment is also reflected in FGNPC’s initiatives, including the Siemens Energy Education & Development (SEED) and the Power Training Institute (PTI) workstream, both designed to strengthen engineers’ capacity in power system simulation, network studies and system planning.”