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By Kenechukwu Chukwuedozie, Yenagoa<\/p>\n
The Federal Government has taken significant step in its quest to build human capacity in oil and gas sector by signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Portsmouth (UoP), UK.<\/p>\n
A statement by Special Adviser on Communication to Minister of State on Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Mr Nneamaka Okafor.<\/p>\n
According to Minister, the partnership is aimed at facilitating resource exchange for training Nigerians in-country, aligning with global energy transition trends while boosting local expertise in the sector.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the ceremony, the Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, highlighted the significance of the collaboration.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis partnership represents a key milestone in our drive to localize capacity development.<\/p>\n
While the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has collaborated with UoP for years to train Nigerians abroad, we are now bringing such partnerships home to expand access and train even more people. In this critical era of energy transition, human capacity development is as essential as financing the transition itself,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
Lokpobiri who was in Scotland for a similar engagement, further underscored government\u2019s commitment to strengthening institutional collaboration.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur goal is not just to enhance skills for the oil and gas industry but to equip Nigerians to thrive beyond our borders,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Also speaking at the event, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Fagbemi, (SAN,)commended the initiative and its potential impact. \u201cThe MoU between the Federal Government and the University of Portsmouth is a commendable step in repositioning our workforce for the global energy landscape. I am particularly impressed by the inclusivity of this effort, which prioritizes the growth of Nigerians within our shores,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n
The Executive Secretary of the PTDF, Mr. Ahmed Galadima Aminu, described the agreement as a significant achievement in the Fund\u2019s mission to build local capacity. \u201cThis partnership with UoP leverages their longstanding experience with PTDF programs.<\/p>\n
By bringing this collaboration to Nigeria, we are expanding the reach and accessibility of these opportunities, ensuring that more Nigerians benefit,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Portsmouth, Prof. Graham Galbraith, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe University of Portsmouth is proud to continue its engagement with Nigeria through this MoU. This collaboration highlights our commitment to sharing knowledge and expertise to foster sustainable development, especially as the world navigates the challenges of energy transition,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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