IBOM POWER ENGAGES COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO FOSTER PARTNERSHIP

Ibom Power Company Limited (IPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening relations with its host communities following a series of strategic engagements with youth leaders from Ikot Abasi, Ikpa Ibekwe, and Ikpetim Village recently at the plant site in Ikot Abasi.

Speaking during the meetings, the Acting Managing Director of Ibom Power, Engr. Camillus Umoh emphasized the importance of transparency, inclusiveness, and financial prudence in the company’s dealings with its stakeholders.

He assured the youths that Ibom Power remains committed to addressing key community concerns while driving community development initiatives, youth empowerment, and educational support.

As part of the resolutions, the company approved training packages for community youths as well as a one-time grant to support a pet project aimed at sensitizing secondary school students on scholarship opportunities.

Engr. Umoh announced that IPC has pledged annual scholarship awards for one male and one female student of electrical or mechanical engineering from the immediate host community. He added that internship placements will be offered to qualified candidates, subject to performance in an aptitude test.

The Acting MD said Ibom Power is also committed to providing annual support for soft and industrial skills training at the Community Development Center in areas such as welding, fabrication, catering, and hairdressing, while emphasizing the need for fair representation across the communities.

He stated that suppliers nominated by the youth council will be engaged for an initial period, extendable upon satisfactory performance. He stressed, however, that all supplies must strictly meet IPC’s quality assurance standards.

Other areas of discussion included support for community surveillance and rural development initiatives. Engr. Umoh assured that these would be pursued jointly by IPC management and the youth council under a structured and sustainable human capital development framework.

The meeting ended on a cordial note, with both parties emphasizing the importance of sustained dialogue, transparency, and collaboration in building stronger partnerships for mutual benefit.

In attendance were the clan youth presidents, Amb. Patrick Akpan (Edemaya), Etop Sunday (Ikpa Ibekwe), Louis Inyang (Ukpum Okon), and Uduak Umoh, who represented Ikpa Nung Assang. Ikpetim Village was represented by its youth president, Unwana MfonAbasi, and other executives.