A Meaningful Contribution to Education from EFG Elektrik: Enver Geçgel Elementary School Opens in Eğil

Sibel Cennetoğlu – Diyarbakır

Enver Geçgel Elementary School, built to provide a modern solution to the growing need for schools in the district, was officially opened with a ceremony.

Built to meet the need for schools arising from Eğil’s growing population, the new 8-classroom school will provide a modern and safe educational environment for a total of 200 students in its elementary and kindergarten sections.

The opening ceremony was attended by Supreme Court Chief Prosecutor Muhsin Şentürk, Eğil District Governor Volkan Hülür, Eğil Mayor Fırat Seydaoğlu, Provincial Director of National Education Salih Sadoğlu, Namık Kemal Gökalp, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Info Yatırım; Enver Geçgel, Chairman of the Board of Directors at EFG; and Orhan Dervişoğlu, Finance Director at EFG Elektrik, as well as numerous protocol members, business representatives, and guests.

Officials speaking at the ceremony emphasized that the new school would make a significant contribution to the quality of education in the region. The Enver Geçgel Elementary School is intended to meet the educational infrastructure needs created by the district’s growing population.

A Spiritual Environment and Diligence Shape the Individuals of the Future

Supreme Court of Appeals Chief Prosecutor Muhsin Şentürk highlighted the importance of early childhood education, noting that the government has raised awareness and developed policies in this area. Şentürk said, “Schools like this demonstrate just how valuable preschool education is. As a government, we are fully aware of this and are developing appropriate policies and projects for our children. My advice to our dear students is this: In places where this spiritual atmosphere prevails, you will become the leading individuals of the future through both your prayers and your diligence. This school offers an environment where you will grow both in knowledge and in values,” he said.

An Investment Raising Educational Standards in Eğil

Volkan Hülür, the District Governor of Eğil, emphasized that Enver Geçgel Elementary School offers an educational quality on par with that of private schools. Hülür also highlighted the importance placed on education in the district, noting: “Enver Geçgel Elementary School underscores the importance of education once again by providing our district’s children with a modern and comprehensive education. With its 8 classrooms, kindergarten sections, and advanced facilities, this school enables our students to build a strong foundation in creativity, academic achievement, and social development.This investment is not merely about constructing a physical building; it is an investment in Eğil’s future, a value we place on our children, and a major step toward our social development. Every contribution to education is critical for the community’s progress and for our children to realize their potential. “The school we are opening here today will serve as a center where future generations can confidently advance on their educational journey and will raise our district’s educational standards,” he said.

The Scientists of the Future Will Be Raised in This School

Enver Geçgel, Chairman of the EFG Board of Directors, highlighted the contribution this school will make to children’s development, stating: “This school is not merely an educational building; it is a center where the scientists, researchers, and patriotic citizens of the future will be nurtured. Our greatest goal is to provide the children of Eğil with an environment where they can dream, be curious, and grow through knowledge. Every classroom, every learning space, serves as a step toward helping our children discover their potential and achieve their dreams. “This school is more than just an investment in the region; it is an investment in our country’s future,” he said.

Every Classroom Supports Children’s Desire to Learn

Orhan Dervişoğlu, Finance Director of EFG Elektrik, highlighted the school’s contributions to education and the children of the region in his speech at the opening ceremony of Enver Geçgel Elementary School. In his speech, Dervişoğlu said, “We take pride in the contribution EFG Elektrik—a company born in the heart of Diyarbakır and shining its light across our country—has made to education in Eğil. EFG is a company that views serving its country not as a business, but as a matter of the heart. This investment has become a tree of hope sprouting in the hearts of the children of Eğil. Because we know that when you light a flame, that light illuminates a child’s path, and when that child grows up, they spread that light throughout the world. This school is a gateway of hope opening onto the future. The advancement of education in Turkey is made possible by the support of our visionary business leaders and philanthropists. “At EFG, every wall and classroom of this school embodies a value that supports our children’s desire to learn,” he stated.

Following the speeches, the ceremony continued with the presentation of a plaque and concluded with a tour of the school building and a photo session.

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