Petroleum Africa
Find us on: 
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Nigeria’s National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) is joining forces with General Electric and GIZ to improve its curriculum as well as expand its simulation and training equipment. The arrangement with the two international firms is aimed at becoming a world-class power institute.
NAPTIN plans to train more than 2,000 graduates of electronics/electrical engineering, among other technicians and craftsmen over the next year to contribute to the power sector in Nigeria.
GE will help NAPTIN adapt its curriculum to the National Occupational Standards and GE has made it clear it is committed to aiding Nigeria develop its power sector.
According to Engineer Okeke, “The planned review would ensure that the curriculum which we currently operate is aligned with the national standards in these five areas in the power sector. The are also looking at upgrading facilities we have on training, as well as profiling our faculty.”
" alt="First LNG Realized at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Project">
" alt="United Energy Acquires Western Desert Producer APEX">
" alt="Baker Hughes Announces Major Gas Technology Orders for Venture Global LNG">
" alt="ReconAfrica: Naingopo Results Demonstrate a Working Petroleum System">
" alt="Tullow Highlights 2025 Operational Plans in Ghana">
" alt="TotalEnergies to Supply 1.5 TWh to STMicroelectronics in France Over 15 years">
" alt="Rockhopper Reaches Final Settlement with United on Egypt’s Abu Sennan Concession">
" alt="Oil & Gas Crucial for African Growth: AEC Calls for Industry Support to Defend African Market">
