NiPeTE rebrands to boost professionalism in oil, gas industry
By Yunus Yusuf
Mrs Prisca Kanebi, Chairperson of the the Nigerian Institution of Petroleum Engineers (NiPeTE), says the institution is rebranding to become Nigerian Institute of Petroleum and Gas Engineers.
She said the move aims to enhance professionalism and growth in the oil and gas sector.
NiPeTE Chairperson, Ms Prisca Kanebi, said this at a news conference on the institute’s renewed focus and future direction on Thursday in Lagos.
According to Kanebi, the rebranding marks a significant step in the institute’s commitment to national development through professional excellence.
“We are working toward a strategic, focused path that will positively impact Nigeria’s economic growth,” she said.
Kanebi further stated that the institute was actively collaborating with professionals in both academia and the oil and gas industry to harness expertise, identify best practices and inform policy recommendations.
“We are pleased to announce that, after extensive consultations and in line with the evolving academic and professional landscape, we have successfully upgraded our name with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC),” she added
The chairperson also revealed that NiPeTE had secured the approval of the National Technical Board for its certification programmes, as well as a successful second reading of its bill at the National Assembly.
“The date for the public hearing on the bill will be announced shortly,” she noted.
The chairperson called on all practising petroleum engineers, both in Nigeria and in the diaspora, to register with the Institute at www.nipete.org.ng.
She emphasised that the transition to a statutory body would further empower the institute to contribute meaningfully to national development.
Addressing recent controversies, Kanebi urged the public to disregard a disclaimer issued by a group allegedly seeking to undermine the institute’s leadership.
“We wish to clarify that the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is not involved in or in support of this misrepresentation by a few individuals acting in bad faith.
“The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), being a non-statutory association, has only acted with information at their disposal which can be contested at a later time.
“The Board of Trustees, Governing Council, Executive Committee, Zonal Coordinators, and our members in the diaspora stand united in informing the public and the engineering community to remain vigilant and supportive of the institute’s mission,” she stated.
Kanebi said: “We have no issues within ourselves in the Industry; everything happening around us is politically motivated by a few to hijack our system, which is unfortunate.” (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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