“Eni AWARDS 30 POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS TO NIGERIAN GRADUATES IN OIL AND GAS”
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–ENI, a leading oil and gas company, has awarded 30 postgraduate scholarships to Nigerian graduates, selected from over 1,500 applicants. The recipients will pursue master’s degrees in fields such as Engineering, Geosciences, Petroleum Technology, and Energy Economics, with some studying in Nigeria and others abroad.
Key Highlights:
– Competitive Selection: The scholarship winners were chosen based on academic achievements and performance in a computer-based test.
– Capacity Building:The program supports Eni’s efforts to promote education and capacity building in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
– Diverse Study Opportunities:Recipients will have the opportunity to study at universities in Nigeria and abroad, gaining valuable knowledge and skills .
During the award ceremony in Abuja, the Vice Chairman and Managing Director of NAE congratulated the winners and emphasized the importance of utilizing this opportunity to gain valuable skills for the energy industry. The scholarship program was established in 2007 by NNPC-NAE PSC partners to address the skills gap in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria.
Overall, Eni, through its subsidiary NAE, is committed to implementing sustainability initiatives in Nigeria, including in health, education, water access, and infrastructure development. NAE was established in 1996 to manage the company’s deep offshore assets in Nigeria and has been actively involved in oil production in the country.
In summary, the postgraduate scholarship program is part of Eni’s broader efforts to support education and skills development in Nigeria, particularly in the energy sector. Through initiatives like this, the company aims to contribute to the training of local professionals and support the growth of the industry in the country.
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