Egbin Power honours outstanding employees

Egbin Power has honoured employees for outstanding performance and contributions to the company’s operations at its Employee Recognition Awards 2026.

The company said in a statement on Wednesday that the awards ceremony brought together management and staff to recognise top-performing employees and talents across various departments.

Employees from the Operations, Safety, Maintenance, Finance, Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation and Control, Human Resources, Procurement, Capital Projects Delivery, Information Technology and Business Innovation, and Support Services departments were recognised during the event.

According to the statement, an employee of the Instrumentation and Control Department, Amos Oshanugo, emerged as the top performer and received a Chery Tiggo 2 Pro SUV. Similarly, Chidima Celestine of the Operations Department and Endurance Otaru of the Business Operations Department were recognised as first and second runners-up, respectively, and received cash rewards.

Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer of Egbin Power, Mokhtar Bounour, said the company remained committed to recognising excellence and dedication among its workforce.

“At Egbin Power, we believe excellence is not an accident. It’s built through hard work, teamwork, and the courage to go beyond expectations. That’s why we are passionate about celebrating excellence, commitment, teamwork, and the people whose efforts continue to power Egbin forward every single day.

“The initiative spotlights those who go above and beyond, those who quietly make extraordinary contributions, and those who consistently raise the standard across our organisation. These efforts are seen, valued, and rewarded. When we celebrate results, we create a ripple effect.

“It motivates teams to raise the bar, strengthens accountability, and deepens our shared commitment to powering Nigeria. Our people are our greatest asset, and their growth and success will always be a priority for us,” Bounour said.

Reacting to the recognition in separate remarks, the awardees thanked the company’s management and colleagues, describing teamwork as key to the organisation’s success. They said the award would motivate them to continue upholding excellence and contributing to the company’s success.

According to them, the recognition reflected not only individual effort but also the support and collaboration of colleagues, adding that it would inspire employees to continue contributing to the company’s objectives.

The statement added that other employees across different departments were also recognised for their performance during the year under review.