• Celebrates academic excellence as PEARLs quiz impacts 57,000 students

Felix Omoh-Asun in Abuja

The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint Venture (JV) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving education outcomes and nurturing future leaders across Edo and Delta States.

The Joint Venture which stated this in the just concluded 2026 edition of its flagship PEARLs Quiz Competition, said this year’s competition attracted 476 secondary schools, culminating in a keenly contested grand finale that celebrated academic excellence, innovation, confidence and character among young people.

The oil giant said the programme has impacted over 57,000 students, with more than N100 million invested in school infrastructure and educational development.