PTI Chief Executive Endorses President Tinubu, Governor Oborevwori, for 2027
—-Urges Staff to Support Renewed Hope, MORE Agenda
By Wilson Macaulay
EFFURUN,
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The Principal and Chief Executive of the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Delta State, Engr. Dr. Samuel E. Onoji, has expressed support for the administrations of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) and the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, urging Staff and Stakeholders of the Institute to align with government policies and programmes aimed at promoting sustainable development and national prosperity.
Dr. Samuel Onoji made the call during a town hall meeting with the Management and Staff of the Institute, where he reviewed PTI’s current state, highlighting ongoing reforms and development initiatives, and outlined strategies to strengthen the Institution’s position as the foremost centre for Petroleum Technology Education and Manpower Development across the Gulf of Guinea and sub-saharan Africa.
The PTI Chief Executive expressed profound gratitude to President Tinubu for appointing him to lead the Institute, describing the appointment as a call to service and an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the development of Nigeria’s Petroleum Sector.
He pledged to discharge his responsibilities in line with Mr. President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing the importance of institutional reforms, improved service delivery, staff development and sustained investment in technical education.
Dr. Onoji also commended the two Ministers of State for Petroleum Resources, oil and gas Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri (PhD) and Rt. Hon. Dr. Ekperikpe Ekpo respectively, for their unwavering support and guidance in the administration of the Institute.
He noted that their leadership and contributions had been instrumental in providing policy direction and creating an enabling environment for the growth and development of PTI.
He pointed out in his speech that the Drill-or-Drop policy of President Tinubu administration for allocated drilling fields after three years of it’s allocations to prospecting companies has galvanized oil and gas production in Nigeria.
In the same vein , the PTI boss also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led Federal Government for introducing NELFUND, the Nigeria Education Loan
Fund which is zero interest free to make learning easy.
He observed that Mr President have made education accessable to all at the tertiary level including students of PTI courtesy of NELFUND irrespective of their less privileged financial status.
The PTI boss equally appreciated sister agencies in the petroleum sector for their cooperation and collaborative efforts, which he said had contributed significantly to the stability and progress recorded by the Institute.
Addressing the broader national economic outlook, Dr. Onoji highlighted the Federal Government’s reported efforts to settle outstanding pension arrears owed to pensioners, presenting the development as part of the administration’s interventions to address the concerns of affected retirees.
He urged staff members to recognise the importance of government policies and reforms designed to reposition the Nigerian economy, calling for collective responsibility, professionalism and dedication to duty in achieving the nation’s development objectives.
The PTI Chief Executive also called for support for Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration in Delta State, emphasizing the importance of cooperation between the Federal and State Government in advancing development, strengthening institutions and creating opportunities for citizens.
He noted that the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government and the MORE Agenda of the Delta State Government both place development and improved public service delivery at the centre of governance.
The MORE Agenda, is the policy framework under which the Oborevwori administration pursues its development objectives in Delta State.
Dr. Onoji’s remarks underscores the need for unity of purpose among government institutions, workers and other stakeholders in pursuit of economic growth, improved infrastructure and sustainable development.
In a gesture that highlighted his administration’s commitment to staff motivation and career advancement, the PTI Chief Executive congratulated employees who were recently promoted, describing their elevation as recognition of their hard work, dedication and commitment to service.
He urged the beneficiaries to justify the confidence reposed in them by demonstrating greater productivity, discipline and professionalism in the discharge of their responsibilities.
Dr. Onoji reaffirmed his administration’s open-door policy, assuring staff of continued attention to their welfare, capacity building and the maintenance of industrial harmony.
According to him, a motivated workforce remains critical to the realisation of the Institute’s mandate and its ambition to become a globally competitive institution for petroleum technology training and research.
The highlight of the town hall meeting was the announcement of newly promoted staff members by the Registrar and Secretary to Council of the Institute, Dr. Isaac Fregene.
Among the prominent beneficiaries was Dr. (Mrs.) Florence Jumbo, who was promoted to the rank of a Director in the Human Resource Department.
According to the information presented at the meeting, Dr. Florence Jumbo is expected to take over as Registrar following the retirement of the incumbent, Dr. Isaac Fregene, subject to the applicable appointment and succession procedures of the Institute.
The development marked an important milestone in the Institute’s efforts to recognise merit, reward dedication and strengthen its administrative leadership.
The town hall meeting attracted Directors, Head of Departments, Staff Members and representatives of the 2 in-house unions (PENGASSAN and NUPENG) providing a platform for interaction between management and employees on the state of the Institute and its future direction.
The meeting ended with renewed calls for cooperation, institutional discipline and collective commitment to advancing PTI’s vision and mission as the Institute seeks to consolidate its achievements and contribute more significantly to Nigeria’s petroleum sector and broader economic development.
DemocracyNewslineNewspaper October 15th, 2026
