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Petroleum Explorationists Advocate for Human Capital Development to Ensure the Sustainability of Nigeria’s Oil Industry

The Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) has emphasized the critical need for robust human capital development within Nigeria’s oil and gas industry to ensure its long-term sustainability.

The association underscored the importance of training and upskilling Nigerian graduates to effectively replace the existing, aging workforce.

During a courtesy visit to Mrs. Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy, in Abuja, NAPE President Mr. Johnbosco Uche reiterated this crucial point.

Uche commended the Nigerian government for its recent energy policies, which have successfully attracted significant investments into the oil and gas sector, leading to a notable increase in oil production.

The NAPE President highlighted the association’s substantial contributions to human capital development in the country and specifically within the oil and gas industry. These contributions include the donation of workstations to Nigerian universities and the provision of training programs for both university lecturers and students.

Furthermore, Uche urged the government to implement additional incentives to stimulate targeted gas exploration. He also emphasized the importance of addressing the existing barriers to gas development and production, enabling Nigeria to fully realize its potential as a leading gas producer in Africa.

He pledged to leverage NAPE’s extensive platform, boasting a membership of over 12,000 professionals, to effectively communicate the progress being made in Nigeria’s energy sector. He also committed to providing valuable insights and expertise to support the ongoing discovery of new oil and gas resources.

In response, Verheijen acknowledged NAPE’s significant contributions to the industry and outlined the government’s ongoing initiatives aimed at attracting investments, developing unappraised discoveries, and increasing production.

She highlighted recent Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) valued at over $5 billion as tangible evidence of the success of these initiatives.

Verheijen concluded by extending an invitation to NAPE to continue its valuable partnership with the government to further advance the industry and drive sustainable growth.

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