Petroleum Training Institute

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Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) is located in Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria. It 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] The P.T.I Act:1972 No.37 was an act to establish the Petroleum Training Institute to provide courses of instruction training, to research in petroleum technology, and to produce technicians and other skilled personnel required to run the petroleum industry. [4]

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Overview

The PTI is currently headed by principal and CEO Henry Adimula, who was appointed to the position on June 17, 2021. [5] Adimula had previously served as the institute's vice principal, and later as acting principal, following the expiration of the four-year term of former principal Prof. Sunny E. Iyuke, on July 3, 2020. [6] [7] [8]

Quality policy

The Petroleum Training Institute Quality Policy is in compliance with the requirements of ISO9001 which is geared towards the provision of quality service delivery and training of personnel to meet client's requirements in conformity with global best practices. [4]

Departments

The following are the departments in the institution:[ citation needed ]

Achievements

Since its inception in 1972, PTI has graduated over 50,000 technologists, technicians, and other technical personnel in various areas in oil and gas and allied industry operations. [9]

Library

The library is under the management of librarian Abigail O. Oghene. it is structured under the director of library and information technology, with digital and computer tech departments. [10] [11]

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References

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  2. "Certificate Programmes – PTI".
  3. "National Diploma & Higher National Diploma Programmes – PTI".
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  7. "Petroleum Training Institute Matriculates 1,901 Students in Delta". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
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  9. Omafuaire, Akpokona (3 May 2023). "PTI clocks 50, showcases achievements". www.vanguardngr.com.
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