Engr. Dr. Samuel E.Onoji
By Cynthia Eruotor
The Principal and Chief Executive Officer, Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun in Uvwie Local Government Area, Delta State, Engr. Dr. Samuel E.Onoji said the institute is armed with qualified staff capable of providing World-Class Technical Vocational Education and training in the Oil and Gas Industry.
Engr.Dr. Onoji stated today, Friday at the matriculation of 2024/2025 academic session for the full time and school of industrial Continuing Education students. According to him, the institution is dedicated to the training of middle-level manpower for the Oil and Gas Industry as its programmes are designed to equip the students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to excel in the dynamic and highly technical field.
His words:” l am proud to lead a team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing you with World-Class Technical Vocational Education and training in Oil and Gas Industry. Our staff are experienced professionals who will guide and mentor you throughout your academic journey“.
Engr. Dr Onoji said, oil and gas industry is highly competitive and dynamic as it demands professionals who are adaptable,innovative and committed to excellence, this class of persons, the staff are. He assured the students of safe and conducive environment for their study as that would enhance their growth and personal development.
According to him, the institute has established international collaborations and partnerships that enhance its curriculum, facilities and research capabilities that are industry-focused and aligned with the industry to address identified skill gaps in the oil sector.
While congratulating the students for being one of the 1,625 students admitted to study in the institute, he admonished them (students) to shun any act capable of ruining their academic careers. His words:” As you begin your studies, l want to emphasize that the institute has zero tolerance for social vices such as examination malpractice, physical and sexual assault, cultism, use of drugs, narcotics, theft, robbery, certificate forgeries, indecent dressing and prostitution, stealing…”
He charged the students to uphold the highest standards of behaviour, respect and integrity which are in line with the existing rules and regulations that have been spelt out the Students’ Handbook. The Principal/Chief Executive Officer of the institution admonished the students to pay attention to hard work, dedication to studies with perseverance. His words:” Be focused and determined: set clear goals for yourself and work diligently to achieve them. Be curious and innovative and take advantage of our state of the art facilities and resources to explore new ideas and solutions…”
Engr. Dr. Onoji expressed gratitude to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Ahmed Bola Tinubu, who, through his Renewed Hope Agenda, has graciously brought about NELFUND, a zero interest loan scheme that provides financial support to students to cover schools fees, and monthly upkeep adding, both the old and new students can apply for the loan on -line to help themselves in this regard.The climax of the occasion was the administration of matriculation oath on the students amidst cheers.