Asaba, Sept. 16, 2025(NAN) Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has lauded the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, and the Minister of Petroleum, Sen. Heineken Lokpobri, for releasing 25 hectares of land to the state government.
The governor gave the commendation on Tuesday when the Principal and Chief Executive Officer of PTI, Dr Samuel Onoji visited the governor at the Government House, Asaba.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the land is for a project yet to be disclosed by the state government.
Oborevwori said that the gesture reflected the institution’s 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,” he said.
Gov. Oborevwori, however, approved the donation of a Coaster Bus and an 18-seater Hiace Bus to meet the mobility needs of staff and students of PTI as part of the government effort to support the institution.
Earlier, Onoji pledged the institution’s
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.
He 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 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.
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.(NAN)
