The Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN) on September 12, 2025, successfully hosted the 4th edition of its Annual Human Capacity Development (HCD) Awards at the MUSON Centre, Lagos, celebrating individuals, companies, and institutions shaping the future of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
As the umbrella body that supervises, standardizes, and certifies training providers and curricula in the petroleum sector, OGTAN positioned the Awards as the industry’s foremost platform for recognizing excellence in training, knowledge transfer, and local content development. The association’s president, Mr. Christopher Osasu Osarumwense, noted that the ceremony underscored the need to strengthen skills across operating companies, service providers, and government institutions as the industry continues to evolve.
Award Highlights
The 2025 edition spotlighted top performers across the industry:
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Excellence in Oil and Gas Training Award – Petroleum Training Institute (PTI)
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Best Corporate Training Partner – NLNG Limited
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Lifetime Achievement in Capacity Building – Dr. Ernest Nwapa, pioneer Executive Secretary, NCDMB
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Government Partner of the Year – Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB)
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Affiliate of the Year – Pana Holdings Limited and Oilserv Limited
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Young Professional Development Award – TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited
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Indigenous HCD Company of the Year – Aradel Holdings PLC and First Exploration & Petroleum Development Company
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Women in Energy Leadership Award – Mrs. Funmi Ogbue, CEO, Zigma Energy Group and pioneer President of Women in Energy Network
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HCD Advancement Award – SNEPCO
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OGTAN HCD ICON 2025 – Mazi Sam Azoka Onyechi (KSC), past President of OGTAN and current Chairman, Board of Trustees
Speaking at the event, Mrs. Funmi Ogbue described the Awards as the most anticipated night of recognition in the sector, one that celebrates excellence and showcases the champions advancing human capacity development in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Senior Manager at OGTAN, Mr. Darlington Nwosu, added that the Awards provided a unique opportunity for networking and building stronger capacity alliances while celebrating those setting the highest standards of performance and contribution to workforce development.
Industry Support
The 2025 Awards were powered by strong industry sponsorship.
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Titanium Sponsor: Pana Academy
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Diamond Sponsor: Well Services Training Academy
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Gold Sponsors: True Blue Energy Services Limited, Greenfields Consultancy & Allied Services Limited, Nexus Alliance, Oilserv Limited
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Silver Sponsors: Prime Atlantic Safety Services, Garden City Premier Business School, Pm4success International, Engineering Automation Technology Limited, Hybrid Group, Jake Riley Limited, Radial Circle Group
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Bronze Sponsors: Route Tracers Group, Iron Lifting & Rigging Inspections Limited, Energy Training Center, Laser Engineering, Substrata Oil & Gas
The event reaffirmed OGTAN’s commitment to celebrating excellence and strengthening Nigeria’s oil and gas industry through continuous investment in human capacity development.
Signed,
FUNMI OGBUE
Publicity Secretary