The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Delta State, has expressed 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 offering discounted and subsidised international training opportunities in oil and gas for Delta youths.
Onoji lauded Governor Oborevwori’s infrastructural strides, describing developments under his administration as unprecedented in the state’s history. He also commended the Governor for reconnecting electricity to the Institute and extended an invitation to the forthcoming International Hydrocarbons and Scientific Conference scheduled for October at the PTDF Hall, Abuja.
In his response, Governor Oborevwori praised PTI and the Minister of Petroleum, Senator Heineken Lokpobri, for releasing 25 hectares of land to the state government, saying the gesture reflected 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,” the Governor said.
As part of his support, Oborevwori approved the donation of a Coaster Bus and an 18-seater Hiace Bus to meet the transportation needs of PTI staff and students.
Established in 1972, PTI is widely regarded as the foremost petroleum training institute in Africa, with a mandate to train and retrain skilled manpower for the oil and gas industry.
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 offering discounted and subsidised international training opportunities in oil and gas for Delta youths.
Onoji lauded Governor Oborevwori’s infrastructural strides, describing developments under his administration as unprecedented in the state’s history. He also commended the Governor for reconnecting electricity to the Institute and extended an invitation to the forthcoming International Hydrocarbons and Scientific Conference scheduled for October at the PTDF Hall, Abuja.
In his response, Governor Oborevwori praised PTI and the Minister of Petroleum, Senator Heineken Lokpobri, for releasing 25 hectares of land to the state government, saying the gesture reflected 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,” the Governor said.
As part of his support, Oborevwori approved the donation of a Coaster Bus and an 18-seater Hiace Bus to meet the transportation needs of PTI staff and students.
Established in 1972, PTI is widely regarded as the foremost petroleum training institute in Africa, with a mandate to train and retrain skilled manpower for the oil and gas industry.
