ASABA/Nigeria: The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Delta State, has declared its readiness to collaborate with the state government on international oil and gas training programmes aimed at equipping youths with employable skills and driving economic growth.
Speaking during a courtesy visit to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at Government House, Asaba, on Tuesday, the Principal and Chief Executive Officer of PTI, Dr. Samuel Onoji, said the Institute was committed to providing discounted and subsidised international trainings in oil and gas to enhance the competitiveness of Delta youths in the global energy market.
Onoji commended Governor Oborevwori’s infrastructural strides, describing his achievements as unprecedented in the history of Delta State. He also expressed appreciation for the governor’s intervention in reconnecting electricity to the Institute, while extending an invitation to the governor for the International Hydrocarbons and Scientific Conference scheduled for October at the PTDF Hall, Abuja.
In his response, Governor Oborevwori applauded PTI and the Minister of Petroleum, Senator Heineken Lokpobri, for releasing 25 hectares of land to the state government, describing the gesture as a testament to their commitment to Delta’s development.
“PTI is very dear to us in Delta because it opened the door for other federal government establishments to come into our state. We don’t take anything concerning PTI lightly. Your visit today is a demonstration of your commitment, and I assure you that this government will continue to support the Institute in all its endeavours,” Oborevwori said.
As part of his support, the governor approved the donation of a Coaster Bus and an 18-seater Hiace Bus to the Institute to enhance the mobility of staff and students.
Established in 1972, PTI is Africa’s foremost petroleum training centre, mandated to train and retrain skilled manpower for the oil and gas industry.
