The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) and the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen research, innovation, and human capital development in Nigeria’s petroleum and renewable energy sectors.
The agreement, signed on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in Abuja, formalizes a strategic partnership between PTDF and NNPCL’s Research, Technology, and Innovation subsidiary, aimed at promoting joint work on emerging technologies, sustainable energy solutions, and energy security.
The Executive Secretary of the Fund, Galadima Aminu, described the pact as a “bold step towards national progress,” stressing that it would strengthen the bridge between academia, industry, and government. He said the decisive step would strengthen Nigeria’s position as a leader in energy innovation, sustainable development, and local content.
Aminu added that the collaboration would prioritize human capital development through training programs, innovation skills enhancement, and knowledge-sharing platforms, aimed at producing “a generation of highly skilled professionals and researchers who will drive excellence across the energy value chain.”
Highlighting the focus on homegrown expertise, Aminu said, “Our joint commitment to local content development will ensure Nigerian talents, materials, and technologies take center stage in driving value creation and economic diversification in the energy sector.”
The PTDF boss disclosed that both institutions would leverage their research infrastructure and laboratories to test, validate, and deploy breakthrough technologies in areas such as refinery catalyst production, biofuel development, drilling operations, and geological mapping.
On funding, Aminu said the partners were committed to sustainable models that ensure research and innovation projects remain impactful and forward-looking. He added that the MoU builds on existing collaborations, such as the NNPCL Learning Academy at the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna, a joint venture between the two agencies.
NNPCL’s Executive Vice President, Business Services, Sophia Mbakwe, hailed the agreement as “strategic and timely,” noting that it would position Nigeria for greater competitiveness in the global energy market.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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