NLNG’s Scholarship Programmes
Driving Educational Excellence in Nigeria

Nigeria LNG Limited is committed to education and human capital development, offering three major scholarship schemes: Post Primary, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate, aimed at fostering academic excellence and supporting national growth. Additionally, the company provides scholarships for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to assist students in regions affected by conflict.

• Post Primary Scholarship: Established in 2012, this program helps high-achieving pupils from host communities access quality secondary education. It has supported 342 students, with over N825 million invested.
• Undergraduate Scholarship: Founded in 1998, initially for host communities and expanded nationwide in 2003. It has benefited 3,416 students with N768.9 million invested, awarding N150,000 per year for each student’s course duration.
• Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship: Launched in 2012, this scheme sends 15 beneficiaries annually to top UK universities, with scholarships valued between USD45,000 and USD67,500. So far, 78 students have benefited, totaling N1.308 billion in investment.
• IDP Scholarship: Designed to support 30 students from the most affected states in Northeast Nigeria (Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe), this scheme aids displaced students in accessing secondary education.

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Bringing Healthcare Closer: NLNG’s Bonny Health
Insurance Scheme for Affordable and Accessible Care

NLNG, in collaboration with local and state partners, drives community health improvement through two key initiatives: the Bonny Community Health Insurance Programme (BCHIP) and the Bonny Malaria Elimination Project (BNYMEP). These programs are integral to the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) and aim to enhance healthcare services and promote well-being in Bonny Island, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3—Good Health and Well-Being.

• Bonny Community Health Insurance Programme (BCHIP):

  – Aimed at providing affordable, sustainable, and quality healthcare to Bonny Island
  residents without out-of-pocket expenses.
  – Facilitated by NLNG in partnership with the Rivers State Government and Bonny
  Kingdom, covering three key health facilities.
  – To date, 1,390 residents have enrolled, promoting access to Universal Health
  Care (UHC).

• Bonny Malaria Elimination Project (BNYMEP):

  – Aspires to make Bonny Island Nigeria’s first malaria-free zone.
  – Conducted a detailed baseline assessment and a sub-national Malaria Indicator
  Survey to track malaria prevalence and health system capacity.
  – Works with global partners and the Rivers State Malaria Elimination Programme to
  support core malaria interventions, such as vector control and monitoring.

These initiatives reflect NLNG’s commitment to improving public health in its host communities, tackling critical healthcare challenges like affordability and disease elimination.

From Pages to Labs:
NLNG Prizes Nurture Nigeria’s Intellectual Giants

Nigeria LNG Limited sponsors three prestigious awards aimed at promoting excellence in science and literature: The Nigeria Prize for Science, The Nigeria Prize for Literature, and The Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism. These prizes, totaling significant sums in reward, aim to highlight creative and scientific talents and encourage the development of Nigeria’s human capital and intellectual output.

• The Nigeria Prize for Science:

  – Celebrates scientific breakthroughs that solve local or national problems in Nigeria.
  – Open to scientists globally, it seeks to advance science and technology in Nigeria.
  – Worth USD100,000 and governed by an Advisory Board of prominent Nigerian
  scholars.
  – Winners are announced annually in October.

• The Nigeria Prize for Literature:

  – One of the 10 richest literary prizes globally, this award (USD100,000) celebrates
  Nigerian authors in genres that follow a four-year cycle: Prose Fiction, Poetry, Drama,
  and Children’s Literature.
  – It aims to enhance the quality of writing, publishing, and creative expression in
  Nigeria.
  – The prize has recognized 12 winners since its inception in 2004.

• The Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism:

  – Aimed at fostering literary critique and growth in Nigerian literature, this prize is
  worth N1 million.
  – It is open to critics from around the world who review Nigerian literature,
  encouraging a healthy critique culture to support literary evolution.

  Winners of these prizes are announced and honored during a Grand Award Night in
  October to commemorate the first LNG export from Nigeria in 1999.

  For more information, visit the prizes’ website ​The Nigeria Prizes.

Economic Empowerment by NLNG

• Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES)
  Launched in 2004, the NLNG Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES) aims to equip youths (ages 18-35) within NLNG’s host communities with skills that enable them to become economically and socially responsible. Over 1,000 participants have been trained in vocational skills such as catering, hairdressing, fashion design, photography, woodwork, welding, and more. The focus has shifted towards ensuring financial independence after training. In recognition of its efforts, NLNG won the Best Company in Poverty Alleviation at the 2019 SERAS Africa CSR awards.

• Nigeria LNG Agro-Enterprise Development Action (NAGENDA)
  NAGENDA is designed to enhance the income potential of rural entrepreneurs by providing agricultural training, improved farming inputs, and market linkage. The program emphasizes commercial farming in sectors like cassava, poultry, and piggery, and partners with development agencies like IFAD and the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to help farmers transition to commercial farming.

• Support to Fisherfolk Community
  NLNG provides annual support to fishermen in the Bonny kingdom, offering materials and education to promote sustainable fishing practices. These efforts have fostered a positive relationship, reducing conflicts around the company’s exclusion zones and improving the efficiency of vessel operations.

• Right of Way (ROW) Maintenance Contract
  NLNG promotes a sense of ownership in its host communities by awarding Gas Transmission System (GTS) Right of Way (ROW) surveillance and maintenance contracts to land-owning families. These contracts offer employment opportunities to community members for pipeline surveillance, inspection, and maintenance. The company also recognizes outstanding contractors with awards for safety compliance
  and timely report submissions.

Infrastructure Development by NLNG

• Bonny-Bodo Road Project

  The N120 billion Bonny-Bodo Road, once abandoned, was revived through a partnership between the Federal Government of Nigeria, Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), and Julius Berger Nigeria. NLNG is contributing 50% of the total cost (N60 billion), while the Federal Government provides the balance. This 34-kilometre road, which includes three major bridges over the Opobo, Nanabie, and Afa Creeks, is the largest corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative by a private company in Nigeria.

  Upon completion, the road will open opportunities for socioeconomic growth in the Niger Delta, benefiting communities like Bonny, Ogoni, Okrika, Eleme, and Andoni. It was officially flagged off in 2017 by Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo and is being constructed by Julius Berger.

• Other Notable NLNG Projects
  In addition to the Bonny-Bodo Road, NLNG has undertaken various development projects to improve healthcare, education, infrastructure, and social amenities across its host and pipeline communities. Some key initiatives include:

  Healthcare: Construction of ultramodern health centres, upgrading existing facilities, and providing essential medical equipment. Examples include the upgrade of Bonny General Hospital and the Ogoloma/Ogbogbo Health Centre.

  Education: Building and renovating schools, including the construction of a science laboratory at CSS Amadi-Ama and Ubeta.

  Water and Electrification Projects: Installation of transformers and water reticulation systems in communities like Bonny and Bakana.

  Community Development: Projects such as town hall construction in Omokwa and Abalamabie and the Finima Women Association Bakery initiative for skill development and economic empowerment.

  These infrastructure projects align with NLNG’s commitment to fostering sustainable
  development and improving the quality of life in its host communities, particularly in
  Rivers State.