SLGS Triumphs at Chevron ELP in South Africa

Maclean Neville of the Sierra Leone Grammar School (SLGS) has clinched the star prize at the 2025 Chevron Engineers Leaders Program (ELP), held at the African Leadership Academy in South Africa.

Neville emerged as the overall winner among a competitive group of young aspiring engineers from across the continent, earning praise for his innovation, leadership, and problem-solving skills during the intensive program.

The Chevron ELP is a prestigious leadership and engineering development initiative that brings together Africa’s brightest secondary school students to build skills in STEM, teamwork, and ethical leadership.

The achievement also highlights the strength of the SLGS delegation, whose collective performance impressed the panel and peers alike.

“This is a proud moment not just for Maclean but for the entire SLGS community,” said a school representative. “Their dedication and excellence truly stood out on the continental stage.”

The victory marks a significant milestone for Sierra Leone’s youth in STEM and leadership spaces and reinforces the growing impact of academic institutions like SLGS in shaping the continent’s future innovators.