Petroleum Technology Development Fund

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We empower and train Nigerians home and abroad to become job ready in the oil and gas industry . The Petroleum technology Development Fund (PTDF) was established by Act No. 25 of 1973, which replaced the Gulf Oil Company Training Fund (Administration) Act, 1964 and vested in the Fund all the assets and responsibilities of the defunct Gulf Oil Company Training Fund. The PTDF Act in its definition c

lause states that it is “ An Act to repeal the Gulf Oil Company Training Fund (Administration) Act 1964 and to establish the Petroleum Technology development Fund for the purposes of training and education of Nigerians in the Petroleum Industry”. MANDATE
The Fund’s mandate is dedicated to building of capacities and capabilities in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas industry through the development of human capacities, institutional capacity development as well as the promotion of research and acquisition of relevant technologies. MISSION
To train Nigerians to qualify as graduates, professionals, technicians and craftsmen in the field of engineering, geology, science and management in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria and abroad. VISION
To serve as a vessel for the development of indigenous manpower and technology transfer acquisition in the petroleum industry as well as make Nigeria a human resource centre for the West African sub-region.

09/03/2026

Throwback to when the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) hosted a delegation from Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) at the PTDF Towers, Abuja.

A short clip capturing moments from the engagement focused on strengthening collaboration and improving support for Nigerian scholars studying in Malaysia.

09/03/2026

Still on Moments from PTDF 2026 Research Peer Review Programme

Strong women build strong societies.When we give opportunities, support, and recognition to women — we all gain.Happy In...
08/03/2026

Strong women build strong societies.
When we give opportunities, support, and recognition to women — we all gain.

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Strengthening global partnerships for the benefit of Nigerian scholars 🇳🇬🌍PTDF hosted a delegation from Education Malays...
02/03/2026

Strengthening global partnerships for the benefit of Nigerian scholars 🇳🇬🌍

PTDF hosted a delegation from Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) at the PTDF Tower, Abuja, to advance collaboration aimed at improving academic support, visa processes, and administrative efficiency for PTDF scholars studying in Malaysia.
This engagement reinforces the Fund’s commitment to human capacity development and international cooperation in Nigeria’s energy sector.

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27/02/2026

Throwback to PTDF at NIES 2026

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) was proud to participate in the 2026 Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES), held from February 2–5, 2026, alongside major stakeholders and key players across Nigeria’s energy sector.
The Summit provided a strategic platform for industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and academia to engage on the future of energy in Nigeria and Africa.
Representing the Executive Secretary, PTDF, Mr. Ahmed Galadima Aminu,
🔹 Engr. Olayinka Agboola (GM, Research & Innovation) participated as a Panelist on “Innovating Energy for Security.”
🔹 Hajia Rabi’ah Umar Waziri-Adamu (GM, Education & Training) served as a Lead Speaker on “Talent, Leadership & Narrative for Nigeria and Africa’s 2050 Energy Goal.”
PTDF remains committed to driving human capacity development, research, and innovation to support Nigeria’s energy security and future readiness.

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Industry Experts and Academia Review PTDF-Sponsored Oil & Gas ResearchThe Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) r...
27/02/2026

Industry Experts and Academia Review PTDF-Sponsored Oil & Gas Research

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) recently hosted the 2026 Research Peer Review Programme, bringing together industry experts, academia, and researchers to evaluate projects under the Annual Oil & Gas Research Grant Competition and the PTDF Professorial Chair Endowment Programme.
The two-day event showcased innovative research solutions developed using locally sourced materials, reflecting Nigeria’s growing capacity to address critical challenges within the oil and gas sector.

Highlighted research areas included:

🔹 Integrated pipeline monitoring and detection systems
🔹 Carbon nanotube-enhanced energy technologies
🔹 Bioenergy development from non-edible oil seeds
🔹 Sustainable fuels and hydrogenation processes for waste and biomass
🔹 Geological studies with implications for resource development

Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary, PTDF, Mr. Ahmed Galadima Aminu, described the programme as a “celebration of excellence and success stories,” emphasizing that the projects have strong potential for commercialization, patents, and spin-off industries capable of creating jobs for Nigerians.

The Peer Review Programme reinforces PTDF’s commitment to transforming research into practical industry solutions while strengthening indigenous capacity in Nigeria’s energy sector.

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Photo Speak Throwback to PTDF at NIES 2026 NigeriaEnergy
27/02/2026

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Throwback to PTDF at NIES 2026

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Retreat for the staff members of the Nigerian Content and Industry Collaboration (NC&IC) Department of the Fund held by ...
12/02/2026

Retreat for the staff members of the Nigerian Content and Industry Collaboration (NC&IC) Department of the Fund held by the GM (NC & IC) Department.

We are please to announce that the GM, Education and Training Department, Hajia Rabi’ah Umar Waziri-Adamu - LEAD SPEAKER...
02/02/2026

We are please to announce that the GM, Education and Training Department, Hajia Rabi’ah Umar Waziri-Adamu - LEAD SPEAKER at the 2026 Nigeria International Energy Summit

Theme: Talent, Leadership & Narrative for Nigeria and Africa’s 2050 Energy Goal

Date: Wednesday 4th February, 2026
Time: 14:25pm

We are please to announce that the GM, Research and Innovation Department, Engr. Olayinka Agboola would be a PANELIST at...
02/02/2026

We are please to announce that the GM, Research and Innovation Department, Engr. Olayinka Agboola would be a PANELIST at the 2026 Nigeria International Energy Summit

Theme: Innovation Energy for Security
Date: Wednesday 4th February, 2026
Time: 14:30pm

We are at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2026.Venue: Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre M...
02/02/2026

We are at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2026.

Venue: Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre

Monday 2nd to Thursday 5th, 2026

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