Delta Govt, PTI Partner on Oil & Gas Training as Oborevwori Donates Buses

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

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 was committed to offering discounted and subsidised international trainings in oil and gas to enhance the employability of Delta youths.

Onoji commended Governor 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.

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori (middle), his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme (7th left), Secretary to the Delta State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu (6th left), Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari (3rd left), Commissioner for Lands, Chief Emamusi Obiodeh (2nd), Principal, Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Dr. Samuel Onoji, and other Management Staff of the Petroleum Training Institute, shortly after a courtesy visit to the Governor, in Government House, Asaba on Tuesday.

In his remarks, Governor Oborevwori commended PTI and the Minister of Petroleum, Senator 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.

“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, Governor Oborevwori approved 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 regarded as the foremost petroleum training institute in Africa, mandated to train and retrain skilled manpower for the oil and gas industry.