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 designed to equip youths with employable skills and drive economic growth in the state.
Speaking during a courtesy call on 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 training in oil and gas to enhance the employability of Delta youths.
Onoji commended Gov. Oborevwori’s infrastructural drive, describing developments under his administration as unprecedented in the history of the state.
He also appreciated the governor for reconnecting electricity to the institute and invited the governor to the institute’s international hydrocarbons and scientific conference scheduled for October at the PTDF Hall, Abuja.
Gov. Oborevwori commended the PTI and the Minister of Petroleum, Sen. Heineken Lokpobri, for releasing 25 hectares of land to the state government, stressing that the gesture reflected their commitment to Delta’s growth and development.
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“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, Gov. Oborevwori approved the donation of a Toyota Coaster bus and an 18-seater Toyota Hiace bus to meet the mobility needs of staff and students of PTI.
Established in 1972, PTI is regarded as the foremost petroleum training institute in Africa, mandated to train and retrain skilled manpower for the oil and gas industry.
