“We believe Nigeria has great oil and gas potential, and the country will play a key role in the global energy industry within the next decade. We are pleased to collaborate with the Akwa Ibom government to bring the first of its kind oil and gas training and research centre to the Sub-Sahara Africa region,” said Henry Oki, area vice president of Halliburton Nigeria. “With this facility, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria’s largest crude oil producer, can provide a robust range of oil and gas development courses to local students and employees.”
“This facility is a great addition to our region and will help boost our state’s revenue and tourism potentials because oil companies can now train their employees within Nigeria rather than sending them out of the country for the latest education in oil and gas development,” said Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Science and Technology Professor Nse Essien. “We are grateful to Halliburton for its enormous help in supporting this effort.”
The Akwa Ibom Oil and Gas Training and Research Center will support over 3000 students annually and will provide more than 50 courses in oil and gas development. Those interested in learning more about the centre can contact the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Science and Technology or contact Tomide Togun with Halliburton Landmark. Additional information can also be found on Halliburton Landmark training at www.ienergy.community.
