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Eni’s subsidiary, Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE), on behalf of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and NAE PSC, has awarded scholarships to 30 Nigerian graduates for Post Graduate studies in Nigerian and overseas Universities under its 2026/2027 Scholarship Awards Scheme.
Beneficiaries were selected among over 3000 applicants, based on their excellent academic standing and performances in the computer-based test conducted recently.
The Vice Chairman and Managing Director of NAE, Mr. Maurizio Pinna stated that the initiative contributes to promoting human capital development, offering an opportunity for young and talented Nigerians to develop new skills relevant for the Oil and Gas industry. He congratulated the winners, stating that the scholarship award will offer them the opportunity to pursue their dreams and achieve their career objectives.
“The award highlights our company’s continuous commitment to the future of education, innovation, and capacity building in Nigeria” he stated. He advised the beneficiaries to utilize the opportunity to study and gain valuable skills for the benefit of the country, especially within the energy industry.
Ten (10) beneficiaries will undertake postgraduate studies in various Universities abroad, including: Imperial College, London; The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen; Newcastle University, United Kingdom; University of Aberdeen, Scotland; University of Hull, United Kingdom. The remaining awardees will pursue their postgraduate studies in Nigerian universities in disciplines such as Engineering, Geosciences, Petroleum and Environmental Technology, Energy Economics, Renewable Energy and Energy Transition.
The postgraduate scholarship scheme was instituted by NNPC-NAE PSC partners in 2007 as part of the company’s human capital development initiatives to promote knowledge acquisition and bridge the skills gap in specialized fields relevant to deep offshore Oil & Gas operations in Nigeria.
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