The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has signed an agreement with the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) to boost research, and development in Nigeria’s renewable energy sector.
Speaking at the meeting where the MOU was signed in Abuja on Wednesday, Ahmed Galadima Aminu, executive secretary, PTDF explained that the agreement is aimed to develop a generation of highly skilled professionals and researchers who will drive innovation and excellence across the energy value chain.
According to him, developing local content development is critical to ensuring that Nigerian talents, materials, and technologies take center stage in driving value creation and economic diversification in the energy secto.
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He said, “This MoU is not just a document; it is a commitment to national progress, built on mutual trust and aligned objectives.
“Through this partnership, we are setting the stage for joint research on emerging technologies, particularly in sustainable oil and gas operations, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. This is a timely and necessary step as we as we navigate the evolving global energy landscape.
“Equally important is our joint effort to invest in human capital development. Through training programs, innovation skills enhancement initiatives, and knowledge-sharing platforms, we aim to develop a generation of highly skilled professionals and researchers who will drive innovation and excellence across the energy value chain in line with the policy direction of this administration.”
The agreement, he said will drive linkages between academia, industry, and government, supporting the acquisition, transfer, and commercialization of critical technologies, and reinforcing Nigeria’s position as a leader in energy innovation and sustainable development.
“Our joint commitment to local content development will ensure that Nigerian talents, materials, and technologies take center stage in driving value creation and economic diversification in the energy sector,” he added.
In her remarks, Sophia Mbakwe,Executive Vice President, Business Services, at NNPCL said that the agreement reflects the commitment of the government to address real-world challenges, deliver scalable solutions, and create lasting impact.
She noted that in today’s evolving global energy landscape, innovation, research, and human capacity development are essential to sustaining competitiveness, driving resilience, and maintaining Nigeria’s leadership in the energy sector.
“The MoU unites our strengths to advance local content, foster technology adoption, and develop the next generation of energy professionals. Together, we will pursue initiatives in research, innovation, skills development, and commercialization of solutions to address industry challenges.
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“We recognize PTDF’s critical role in shaping Nigeria’s oil and gas human capital and believe our collaboration through NNPC RTI will open new frontiers in applied research, market-relevant innovation, and technological self-reliance — supporting economic growth and energy transition goals,” she said.
