About Us

Welcome

Welcome to the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), Nigeria’s foremost human capacity building institution dedicated to the development of indigenous manpower and technology in the oil and gas industry. Our mission is to build a skilled and knowledgeable workforce capable of sustaining and advancing Nigeria’s petroleum sector through strategic partnerships, innovative training programs, and scholarship initiatives. Join us as we empower the next generation of professionals and drive the nation's energy future.

Professor Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu
Executive Secretary

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In our commitment to developing Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, PTDF operates nationwide, empowering thousands of individuals through specialized training, research, and educational programs.

PTDF's unparalleled expertise, quality of programs, and comprehensive initiatives uniquely position us as leaders in Nigeria's oil and gas sector. Our commitment to excellence drives innovation, enhances local capacity, and fosters sustainable development, contributing significantly to the industry's growth and the nation’s economic advancement.

Our Mission

To train Nigerians to qualify as graduates, professionals, technicians and craftsmen in the field of engineering, geology, science and management in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria and abroad.

Our Mandate

Building Capacities and Capabilities in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Industry through the development of Human Capacities, Institutional Capacity Development as well as the promotion of Research and Acquisition of relevant technologies.

Our Vision

To serve not only as a vessel for the development of indigenous manpower and technology transfer/acquisition in the oil and gas industry but to make Nigeria a human resource center for the West African sub-region and the Gulf of Guinea.

Our Core Values

Our Core Values are Self-less service, Integrity & Transparency, Commitment & Team Spirit, Staff Learning & Development and Respect for the Individual

Our History

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) was established to institutionalize the development of local manpower in Nigeria's oil and gas industry. Initially, the government mandated international oil companies to employ and train Nigerians to eventually manage the industry independently. PTDF's purpose is to provide specialized training for Nigerians in engineering, geology, science, and management, ensuring a skilled and competent workforce. Additionally, PTDF upgrades local institutions and promotes research and technology adaptation, fostering the use of local materials and expertise in the industry.

What we do

Our management team comprises dynamic leaders dedicated to driving our company forward with strategic insight and innovative thinking, ensuring we stay ahead of industry trends and deliver exceptional value.