APM Terminals, Nigeria's largest container terminal operator, has awarded scholarships to 50 undergraduate students from its host community in Apapa, Lagos. This initiative reinforces the company's long-term commitment to education, youth empowerment, and sustainable community development. The scholarships were presented during the third edition of the company's scholarship programme and are open to students enrolled in public universities and other accredited higher institutions across Nigeria.
With the addition of the latest beneficiaries, APM Terminals has now supported 151 undergraduates through the initiative. The company's Chief Executive Officer, Koen De Backker, emphasized the importance of investing in young people as a means of shaping future leaders. He expressed pride in the company's growth and the positive impact it continues to create within its host communities.
De Backker encouraged the scholarship recipients to embrace the opportunity before them, remain focused on their goals, and commit themselves to continuous learning and self-development. He stated that today's scholars are tomorrow's leaders and that building people requires deliberate investment, commitment, and time. The company's success is not measured only by operational performance, but also by the positive impact it creates in the communities where it operates.
The Terminal Managing Director of APM Terminals Apapa, Kamal Alhraishat, said the scholarship program reflects the company's belief that meaningful and lasting progress begins with investing in people. APM Terminals' CSR strategy is anchored on three key pillars: education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. He reaffirmed the company's commitment to supporting young Nigerians and creating opportunities that enable them to achieve their full potential.
The Head of People Function at APM Terminals Nigeria, Uzoma Ben-Ude, noted that the scholarship programme extends beyond financial assistance. Beneficiaries remain on the programme until graduation, provided they maintain the required academic standards, ensuring sustained support throughout their educational journey. The objective is to reduce the financial burden on students and their families so they can focus on their studies and personal development.
The scholarship programme also offers internship opportunities within APM Terminals, with several recipients having already gained valuable workplace experience through placements with the company. Representatives from Apapa Local Government, the Nigerian Ports Authority, and the Nigeria Customs Service praised APM Terminals for sustaining the programme and helping to expand access to higher education.
The beneficiaries and their parents expressed appreciation to APM Terminals for the opportunity, while the company reaffirmed its commitment to advancing education, creating opportunities for young people, and contributing to the long-term development of its host community. Key points include: APM Terminals has supported 151 undergraduates through its scholarship initiative; the company's CSR strategy focuses on education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability; and the scholarship programme offers sustained support and internship opportunities to beneficiaries.
Key points
- APM Terminals awards scholarships to 50 undergraduate students from its host community in Apapa, Lagos.
- The company's CSR strategy focuses on education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability.
- The scholarship programme offers sustained support and internship opportunities to beneficiaries.
