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He also underscored that the PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme is deliberately structured to discourage brain drain, focusing instead on nurturing talented Nigerians who will return to contribute meaningfully to national growth.
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He stressed that such an initiative would foster deeper collaboration between academia and industry, providing scholars with access to internships and potential employment opportunities.
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In his response, the Executive Secretary welcomed the proposals and assured the delegation that PTDF would explore ways to incorporate the job fair into the existing PTDF Alumni Forum structure.
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Mrs. Chazotte further proposed the integration of entrepreneurship training into PTDF-funded postgraduate programmes. This, she noted, would enable scholars to build networks, broaden their professional exposure, and better position themselves for opportunities beyond academia.
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She highlighted DAAD’s interest in showcasing the competencies of PTDF scholars through an education and job fair designed to enhance visibility and connect scholars with the labour market.
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She emphasized the importance of adopting a forward-looking approach to capacity building—one that strengthens the link between scholars and national development.
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Providing an overview of earlier discussions with PTDF officials, Mrs. Chazotte described the deliberations as highly productive and comprehensive.
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He expressed gratitude to the DAAD team for their sustained commitment and strategic engagement with the Fund.
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During the meeting, Prof. Ajayi reaffirmed the Executive Secretary’s longstanding support for the PTDF–DAAD partnership, noting that the collaboration has consistently delivered meaningful outcomes.
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The delegation was led by Mrs. Gudrun Chazotte, Head of Section (Africa), accompanied by Jazmin Schmidt, Desk Officer for PTDF/DAAD Collaboration, and Prof. Ayodele Ajayi.
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PTDF Executive Secretary Receives DAAD Delegation on Courtesy Visit The Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) today welcomed a delegation from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) on a courtesy visit to the PTDF Towers in Abuja.
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this as a testament to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The SGF emphasized procurement’s role in ensuring transparency and value for money before formally declaring the programme open.
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and collaborations to strengthen domestic capacity under the “Nigeria First” initiative. A total of 1,100 participants will be trained in batches, starting with 350. Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri reflected on the concerted efforts that led to the Center’s completion noting
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,establishing 214 ICT centres, and expanding STEM education nationwide. The BPP DG stressed the importance of competence, integrity, and due process in national development and outlined reforms including revised thresholds, enhanced audits, NOCOPO-driven e-procurement,
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PTDF Executive Secretary described the event as the first official activity at the Centre ahead of its commissioning and reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to capacity building,highlighting achievements such as training over 15,000 Nigerians, upgrading 26 universities
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and BPP Director-General, Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, alongside other senior Government officials.
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The opening ceremony was attended by key dignitaries,including the SGF’s representative, Barr. Olusegun Adeyemi Adekunle; the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D;PTDF Executive Secretary, Mr. Ahmed Galadima Aminu;
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The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is hosting the 2025 Mandatory Public Procurement Capacity Development Training organised by the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) at its Centre for Skills Development and Training (CSDT), Port Harcourt.
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PTDF Hosts 2025 Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) Mandatory Public Procurement Capacity Development Training at CSDT, Port Harcourt.
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