PTI to Partner Delta Government on International Oil and Gas Training for Youths

The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Delta State, has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the State Government on international oil and gas training programmes aimed at equipping youths with employable skills and boosting economic growth.

The Principal and Chief Executive Officer of PTI, Dr. Samuel Onoji, made this known on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at Government House, Asaba.

Onoji said the Institute was committed to offering discounted and subsidised international oil and gas trainings to enhance the employability of Delta youths. He commended Governor Oborevwori’s infrastructural strides, describing the developments under his administration as unprecedented in the state’s history.

He also thanked the Governor for reconnecting electricity to the Institute and extended an invitation to the state government to attend PTI’s 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, describing it as a reflection of their commitment to Delta’s growth and 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 stated.

As part of his support to the institution, Governor Oborevwori announced the donation of a Coaster Bus and an 18-seater Hiace Bus to meet the mobility needs of staff and students of PTI.

Established in 1972, PTI is recognised as Africa’s foremost petroleum training institution, mandated to train and retrain skilled manpower for the oil and gas industry.