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  "id": 5212064,
  "title": "Egbin Power begins 11th annual scholarship programme",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/egbin-power-begins-11th-annual-scholarship-programme-5212064",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-03T01:10:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/egbin-power-begins-11th-annual-scholarship-programme/"
  },
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  "account": "Egbin Power has launched its 11th annual scholarship programme, with more than 250 students from the company's surrounding communities taking part in the 2026 pre-test exam. The electricity generation firm announced the initiative aims to provide free high-quality education to outstanding students from primary and secondary schools in the area. Established as part of the company's Personal Corporate Social Responsibility program, the scholarship scheme seeks to enhance education and create opportunities for young people in Egbin Power's host communities. The 2026 edition will offer an education fair, boot camp, mentorship sessions, and playgroup activities to boost participants' academic performance and cultivate life skills, discipline, confidence, and leadership abilities. Egbin Power's Chief Executive Officer, Mokhtar Bounour, emphasized the company's dedication to investing in education as a pivotal means of fostering development in the communities. The CEO stated, \"As a responsible organization, we remain committed to accelerating development around us. Education is one of the most powerful and sustainable ways to create that impact, and our scholarship programme is a deliberate investment in the future of our communities.\" Bounour added, \"At Egbin Power, we believe our responsibility extends beyond generating electricity. We also have a responsibility to help generate opportunities, nurture potential, and enable dreams. Through this programme, we are investing in young people who will become leaders, professionals, and change-makers of tomorrow.\" The company highlighted its ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility initiatives in healthcare, youth empowerment, community infrastructure, and human capital development in its host communities.",
  "summary": "Egbin Power launches its 11th annual scholarship programme, providing free quality education and development opportunities for over 250 students in its hos Read More: https://punchng.com/egbin-power-begins-11th-annual-scholarship-programme/",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Egbin Power begins 11th annual scholarship programme",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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