FGN Power Company Backs STEM Camp to Nurture Future Energy Innovators

By Onu Okorie

Kenny Anuwe, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FGN Power Company FGNPC has called for stronger collaboration between government, private sector organisations and development partners to build the technical workforce needed to transform Nigeria’s power sector.

He made the call while serving as Chief Judge at the closing competition of the Visiola Foundation’s 2026 STEM Summer Camp in Abuja, an initiative supported by FGNPC.
FGN Power Company is the Special Purpose Vehicle mandated to implement the Presidential Power Initiative and is responsible for delivering end-to-end solutions aimed at improving electricity supply across Nigeria.

The week-long programme brought together students for hands-on training in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics STEM, with participants designing and building renewable energy prototypes and presenting their solutions to a panel of judges. The projects were assessed based on technical understanding, creativity, presentation quality, usefulness and potential impact.

Speaking at the event, Kenny Anuwe said developing the next generation of engineers and innovators is critical to addressing challenges in Nigeria’s power sector. He noted that government efforts alone would not be sufficient and stressed the importance of partnerships with organisations such as the Visiola Foundation, which create opportunities for capacity building among young Nigerians.

According to him, FGNPC’s commitment to capacity development is demonstrated through initiatives such as the Siemens Energy Education & Development (SEED) programme and the Power Training Institute workstream, both aimed at strengthening engineering expertise in power system simulation, network studies and system planning.

FGNPC said the objectives of the STEM Summer Camp align closely with its vision of developing future engineers, scientists and energy professionals capable of supporting Nigeria’s growing energy needs. The company also commended the Visiola Foundation for providing a platform that encourages young people to apply STEM knowledge to real-world challenges and develop practical solutions.

The foundation, a non-profit organisation focused on educating, training and mentoring African girls and young women from underserved communities, has trained more than 24,000 girls over the past 13 years through STEM camps, after-school STEM clubs and coding boot camps.

FGNPC stated that investment in STEM education remains essential for building a pipeline of talent that can drive Nigeria’s energy transition and contribute to a more reliable, sustainable and efficient power sector.