Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and Eni subsidiary Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited have awarded postgraduate scholarships to 30 Nigerian graduates for studies in Nigerian and overseas universities under 2026/2027 scheme.
Eni, in a statement on a Monday said the award ceremony held in Abuja, saw beneficiaries selected from over 3000 applicants based on excellent academic standing and performance at recently conducted Computer Based Testing.
Vice Chairman and Managing Director of NAE, Mr Maurizio Pinna said initiative contributes to human capital development and offers opportunity for young talented Nigerians to develop skills relevant for the oil and gas industry, congratulating winners and urging them to utilise the opportunity to achieve career objectives.
He said the award highlights the company’s continuous commitment to the future of education, innovation and capacity building in Nigeria, advising beneficiaries to gain valuable skills for the benefit of the country especially within the energy industry.
Ten beneficiaries will undertake postgraduate studies abroad including Imperial College London, Robert Gordon University Aberdeen, Newcastle University United Kingdom, University of Aberdeen Scotland and University of Hull United Kingdom.
The remaining 20 will pursue studies in Nigerian universities in disciplines such as Engineering, Geosciences, Petroleum and Environmental Technology, Energy Economics, Renewable Energy and Energy Transition.
The postgraduate scholarship scheme was instituted by NNPC-NAE PSC partners in 2007 as part of human capital development to promote knowledge acquisition and bridge skills gaps in specialized fields relevant to deep offshore oil and gas operations.
To date, 380 graduates have benefitted from a scheme to train local professionals with required knowledge and skills within industry.
Eni through NAE has also implemented sustainability initiatives in health, education, access to water, infrastructure and stakeholder empowerment in local communities.
Eni has been present in Nigeria since 1962 and currently has equity production of about 55,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day and holds 10.4 percent stake in Nigeria LNG.
Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited incorporated in 1996 manages deep offshore exploration and production assets and was the first oil and gas company to produce oil from deep offshore with Abo FPSO since 2003.
NAE has interests in nine offshore blocks including PML 102 and 103 where Zabazaba Etan fields are being developed.
