By Peace Udugba
The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Delta State, has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the Delta State Government on international oil and gas training programmes aimed at equipping youths with employable skills and driving economic growth in the state.
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 is committed to offering discounted and subsidised international training in oil and gas to enhance the employability of Delta youths.
Onoji commended Governor Oborevwori’s infrastructural strides, describing developments under his administration as unprecedented in the state’s history.
He also appreciated the Governor for reconnecting electricity to the Institute and extended an invitation to the Governor to attend PTI’s upcoming International Hydrocarbons and Scientific Conference scheduled for October at the PTDF Hall, Abuja.
In his response, Governor Oborevwori lauded PTI and the Minister of State for Petroleum, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, for releasing 25 hectares of land to the state government—a move he said reflects 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 demonstrates 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, Governor Oborevwori approved the donation of a Coaster Bus and an 18-seater Hiace Bus to cater to the mobility needs of PTI staff and students.
Established in 1972, PTI is regarded as Africa’s foremost petroleum training institute, mandated to train and retrain skilled manpower for the oil and gas industry.
