Power firm partners Bariga primary schools to educate pupils on safe energy use and donates learning materials
Ikeja Electric Plc, Nigeria’s largest electricity distribution company, marked this year’s Children’s Day by taking its safety advocacy campaign directly into classrooms, reaching hundreds of pupils across Bariga with practical lessons on how to stay safe around electricity.
On Thursday, May 29, 2026, the company executed an educational outreach at C.M.S. Primary School and Howells Nursery & Primary School, both located within the Bariga community in its franchise network. The initiative combined hands-on electricity safety sessions, interactive learning activities, and the donation of educational materials to the pupils.
The outreach was driven by Ikeja Electric’s Personal Corporate Social Responsibility [P-CSR] framework and executed through its Employee Volunteer Scheme [EVS]. Staff volunteers led the sessions, merging critical safety advocacy with direct academic support in a format designed to engage young learners.
Speaking during the programme, Head of Corporate Communications at Ikeja Electric, Kingsley Okotie, said the company chose to connect with children at an early stage because safety education has a multiplier effect that extends beyond the classroom.
“Every child deserves not just access to education, but the knowledge to stay safe in their everyday environment. Electricity is a vital part of modern life, and helping children understand how to engage with it safely is one of the most powerful ways we can protect their future,” Okotie stated.
He added that the intervention went beyond a one-day CSR activity. For Ikeja Electric, it represents a long-term investment in the communities that host its operations.
For us at Ikeja Electric, this is bigger than a CSR activity, it is an investment in the future of our communities. When we step into classrooms like those in Bariga, we are not just sharing safety tips; we are shaping mindsets, building awareness, and inspiring young minds to dream bigger and learn better,” he said.
Okotie emphasized the link between community engagement and infrastructure development. He noted that host communities remain the foundation of the company’s operations, with children serving as the future custodians of those neighbourhoods.
“When we invest in their safety and provide them with educational tools, we are actively mitigating domestic electrical accidents while building a generation that values civic responsibility. Ikeja Electric will continue to look beyond the power grid to ignite sustainable social growth, ensuring our business footprint leaves a legacy of empowered, enlightened, and protected minds,” the spokesperson remarked.
The sessions were delivered in an age-appropriate and interactive format. Pupils actively participated, asked questions, and shared real-life experiences from home and school. Key topics covered included how to identify electrical hazards, safe practices when using appliances and sockets, and the right steps to take during electrical emergencies such as shocks or fire.
Through the donations, Ikeja Electric also provided learning materials to support academic work at both schools. The gesture was aimed at reinforcing the connection between safety awareness and quality education.
Management of C.M.S. Primary School and Howells Nursery & Primary School expressed appreciation for the intervention. They commended the power company for prioritizing public safety education and noted that equipping young learners with lifesaving knowledge creates a ripple effect that reaches families and the wider Bariga community.
School administrators said pupils were already sharing the safety tips with parents and siblings at home, showing how early education can reduce accidents in households.
As the Discos continue to expand access to electricity across Lagos, Ikeja Electric said its approach to community impact will keep extending beyond wires and meters. By investing in safety education and learning resources for children, the company hopes to build a generation that understands energy, respects its power, and uses it responsibly.
The Children’s Day outreach is one of several community-focused programmes Ikeja Electric runs annually through its EVS platform, with staff volunteering time and expertise to address social needs within its franchise area.
