By Doris Onyekachi
The management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Anambra State to create more opportunities for corps members.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, Engr. Okechukwu Okafor, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the NYSC State Coordinator, Mrs. Pauline Ojisua, and other officials at the NYSC State Secretariat in Awka.
Speaking during the visit, Engr. Okafor said the engagement was aimed at deepening collaboration with the NYSC and securing increased deployment of corps members, particularly graduates of engineering, electrical/electronics, law, accounting and other relevant disciplines.
He described FirstPower as one of the largest employers of labour in Anambra State and the South East, noting that the company remains committed to providing corps members with practical industry experience in the power sector.
The Managing Director also identified areas for future collaboration, including technical training, capacity building, community development projects, energy awareness campaigns, innovation and mentorship programmes.
Responding, Mrs. Ojisua welcomed the delegation and commended FirstPower for its commitment to youth development, describing the company as a strategic partner capable of providing corps members with valuable professional exposure and practical workplace experience.
The NYSC State Coordinator, however, appealed to organisations engaging corps members to prioritise their welfare, urging FirstPower to support improved electricity supply to the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp ahead of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Orientation Course scheduled to commence on August 4.
Both parties expressed their commitment to sustaining the partnership for mutual benefit and national development. The visit concluded with the exchange of souvenirs.
Doris Onyekachi is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
