# Seplat Energy education initiatives in Nigeria > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/seplat-energy-education-initiatives-in-nigeria > Updated: 2026-08-16T19:00:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Seplat Energy has expanded its educational investment initiatives in Nigeria through partnerships and specialized training programmes. At the 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit, the company pledged to advance education and workforce development, highlighting existing investments in Edo, Delta, and Imo states. These efforts include STEAM education, scholarships, and teacher empowerment. Following these commitments, a joint venture between Seplat and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) implemented the Seplat Teachers Empowerment Programme (STEP) in Owerri, Imo State. The first cohort in the state graduated 127 teachers and evaluators, providing them with training in digital teaching techniques, STEAM approaches, and alternative income-generation skills to enhance professional development and economic resilience. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-16: Nigeria regional initiatives focus on digital skills and economic empowerment Nigeria-based initiatives are driving digital and economic empowerment through NDDC's AI training for youths, Seplat-NNPC's digital teacher training in Imo, and British Council partnerships in Bayelsa. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seplat-and-nnpc-empower-127-teachers-in-imo-state ### 2026-07-26: Seplat Energy pledges expanded education investment across Nigeria at Africa Social Impact Summit Seplat Energy reaffirmed its education commitment at the 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit, outlining investments in STEAM, scholarships and teacher programmes across several Nigerian states. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seplat-energy-pledges-expanded-education-investment-across-nigeria-at-africa-social-impact-summit --- Cite as: Seplat Energy education initiatives in Nigeria. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/seplat-energy-education-initiatives-in-nigeria