Seplat energy in partnership with Seplat/NNPC E&P, Wednesday, flagged off the training of 350 teachers in the 4th edition of the Seplat/Teachers Empowerment Programme (STEP).
Speaking at the event which held in Benin City, Edo state, Seplat Director, External Affairs and Sustainability, Chioma Afe said the teachers were drawn from Edo and Delta states respectively.
She disclosed that the training is geared towards deepening teachers skills to deliver knowledge to students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.
Afe also explained that STEAM scheme is to improve self awareness and knowledge of teachers.
According to her, “beyond that, we want to re-orient our teachers. STEAM helps creativity. We can teach Science to students creatively,” adding: “Teacher’s leadership is the process where our teachers collaborate with others to improve teaching to impact teachers.”
Also, the Adviser Community Relations of NNPC E&P, Mr. Owunari Levi, lauded Seplat for its support for the sustained growth and progress of the company’s oil and gas exploration pursuits.
Levi said: “This programme is one of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives designed to provide and build the capacity of Teachers residing within the NNPC E&P Limited/SEPLAT operational communities.”
