Petroleum Training Institute

Petroleum Training Institute (P.T.I.) in Effurun, Delta State was established in 1973 by the federal government of Nigeria[1] as a prerequisite for the membership in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to train indigenous middle-level manpower to meet the labour force demands of the oil and gas industry in Nigeria and the West African subregion. It awards General Welding Certificates,[2] ND (National Diploma) and HND (Higher National Diploma) certificates.[3]

Overview

The institute is headed by the Principal and CEO Henry Adimula, who was appointed this position on 17 June 2021. Before becoming Principal of the institute he was Vice Principal and after that he became acting Principle,[4] which happened following the expiration of the first four-year term of the former principal of the institution, Prof. Sunny E. Iyuke on 3 July 2020.[5]

Departments In Petroleum Training Institute

The following are the departments in the institution;

  • Petroleum & Natural Gas Processing (PNGPD)
  • Industrial Safety and Environmental Technology (ISET)
  • Petroleum Marketing and Business Studies (PMBS)
  • Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences (PEG)
  • Electrical/Electronics Engineering (EEED)
  • Welding Engineering and Offshore Technology (DWEOT)
  • Mechanical Engineering (MED)
  • Science Laboratory Technology (SLT)
  • Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT)
  • Computer Engineering (COMPT)
  • Environmental Science and Management Technology (ESMT)

See also

References
  1. "Petroleum Training Institute pti| School Fees, Courses & Admission info".
  2. "Certificate Programmes – PTI".
  3. "National Diploma & Higher National Diploma Programmes – PTI".
  4. "Petroleum Traíning Institute ( PTI) Showcasing Pti 50 Years of Meritorious Service to the Nation". 30 May 2022.
  5. "PTI Gets New Boss as Governing Council Appoints Dr. Adimula". 7 July 2020.

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