Edo, Delta schools shine as SEPLAT Energy concludes quiz
Pioneer Education Centre, Edo State State has emerged the first place winners of the 2025 edition of the SEPLAT Energy PLC JV PEARLs Quiz Competition for secondary schools across Edo and Delta States, smiling home with prize money of N10 million to equip the school’s ICT Centre.
At the successful event which was concluded in Asaba, at the weekend, Notre Dame College, Ozoro, Delta State and Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Model College, Benin, Edo State, which were the second placed schools received N5 million and N3 million respectfully as their winning prizes.
Ogini Model College, Ogharefe-Oghara, Delta State, the fourth placed school went home with a consolation prize for participation.
The massively attended knowledge-based competition was organized by SEPLAT Energy PLC, a leading Nigerian independent energy company, in partnership with the NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL).
The PEARLs Quiz which stands for Promoting Exceptional and Respectable Leaders, is one of Seplat Energy JV’s flagship Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives geared towards the promotion of academic excellence, nurturing critical thinking, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
In addition to the quiz competition, the grand finale also featured the STEAM Innovation Challenge, where students showcased inventive projects in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
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Under the STEAM challenge, the top three projects were awarded cash prizes and commendations for creativity, functionality, and real-world problem-solving potential.
The first prize of N1 million went to Hollywood International School, Asaba, Delta State who presented a multi-functional academic laboratory. In second place was the Pioneer Education Centre, Benin, Edo State, which got N500,000 prize money, while Women Affairs Secondary School, Asaba, Delta State. took the third position and N250,000
Chioma Afe, the Director, External Affairs and Social Performance, SEPLAT Energy, represented by Hadiza Garbati, General Manager, Government Relations, Seplat, welcomed the Governments of Delta and Edo States and congratulated all the participants, particularly those who made it to the grand finale.
She said that the initiative was conceived for promoting exceptional and respectable leaders, dating back to 2012, which has seen Sepalt remain active in host communities and helping to foster students in the right direction.
On his part, Nicolas Foucart, Managing Director of NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL), represented by the Corporate Communication Department’s Godwin Ijiga commended the students for participating and making it to this stage even as he expressed gratitude to the Edo and Delta State governments for the conducive atmosphere for business to thrive and be in position to give back to the society.
Sheriff Oborevwori, Delta State Governor, represented by Orode Udughan, Delta State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Community Support Services and Girl Child Development, commended the Seplat JV for the PEARLs Quiz initiative, which he noted has greatly impacted students in Edo and Delta states for many years.
