President Buhari Commends FUPRE Over Training of Competent Man-Power for Nigeria Oil & Gas Industry.

---Prof. Anwuka FUPRE Chairman Governing Council,

--- Prof. Akpofure VC FUPRE

Congratulates Akarigbo of Remo Land As New Chancellor

By Wilson Macaulay

His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has commended the laudable effort of the Management of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, (FUPRE) Effurun, Delta State.

The President also appreciated the Academic Board, particularly the Vice Chancellor, Engr. (Prof.) Akpofure Rim-Rukeh for effectively standing in the gap to make FUPRE a one place stop in the training and Provision of competent ManPower for the Nigerian oil and gas industry.

President Buhari who made this remark during the 3rd Convocation Ceremony

of the Petroleum University which was held yesterday Saturday 18th June 2022 at the varsity pavilion, stated that FUPRE have recorded numerous milestones since it's Inception in March 2007 as an initiative to train man-power for the sustainable promotion and advancement of knowledge for Petroleum education to sustain our oil and gas industry.

President Buhari who was ably represented by Chief Timpre Sylva, the Hon. Minster of State, for Petroleum Resources, stated that the Federal Government is aware of the speedy progress of FUPRE, noting that the good story about the school is a confirmation

of the hardworking nature of the work force and their ability to build capacity in line with the idea behind the formation of this unique institute.

Chief Timpre Sylva, the Hon. Minster of State, for Petroleum Resources, in his capacity as the visitor advised the FUPRE Management to maintain the uniqueness of the Petroleum Varsity and remain resolute in their pursuit of academic excellence especially in the area of research and capacity building.

Speaking further, he said “I am aware that FUPRE is attracting a great deal of development as an institute. As a Government we are ready to do more to help the school because history has shown that education is a key driver of development, and that is exactly what FUPRE is doing for the nation in the oil and gas sector of our national economy

and even beyond."

He stated further that “As FUPRE has demonstrated capacity to hold the fundamental objectives of the Petroleum varsity sacrosanct, and having shown that they have the ability to remain in the forefront of leadership in energy discovery, I therefore urge stakeholders across board to collaborate with this unique citadel of learning to commercialize their numerous

panted rights some of which are

on display at the convocation pavilion."

HRM Oba Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, B.L, LLM, FCA, FBR, Torungbuwa II, Akarigbo And Paramount Ruler of Remo Land, who was earlier installed by the Visitor as the Chancellor of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun Delta State, in his inaugural speech on behalf of the entire people of Remo Land and the traditional council thanked the visitor to the university, His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari for founding him worthy for

this appointment as the Chancellor of the first Petroleum varsity in Africa and 6th in the world.

Oba Babatunde Adewale Ajayi in the

same vein appreciated Prof Anthony Gozie Anwuka, Pro - Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council, Engr (Prof) Akpofure Rim-Rukeh the Vice Chancellor ,the entire academic and non academic staff of the University

for the honour bestowed on him as the

newly installed Chancellor of this unique

citadel of learning.

The FUPRE new Chancellor and Paramount Ruler of Remo Land Pledged that as a caretaker of the University, he will do everything humanly possible within his power to leverage on Government support and other stakeholders in the oil and gas industry to take the University to the next level so as to ensure that the core mandate assigned to it is realize fully in

due course.

Prof. Anthony Gozie Anwuka, Pro Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council in his address said:

" on behalf of the Governing Council of

the University, I am delighted to specially welcome the Visitor, President Muhammadu Buhari,GCON, ably re-presented by His Excellency,the Hon Minister of State for Petroleum Resources ,Chief Timipre Sylva , distinguished members of the

Federal Legislative Arm here present, the host Governnor, His Excellency, Senator Dr Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, the Governor of Delta State for their esteemed presence.

He also appreciated and welcomed the Chancellor , HRM Oba Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, Torungbuwa 11 Akarigbo and. Paramount Ruler of Remo Land, traditional rulers and other distinguished personalities to the suspicious occasion of FUPRE 3rd graduation ceremony.to witness the official release of the graduates into the society having been adequately prepared in character and learning to add value to their various professions.

Engr (Prof) Akpofure Rim-Rukeh the fourth substantive Vice Chancellor of

of FUPRE in his maiden convocation address hinted that on March 14th

this year 2022, the University attained a

signicant Milestone of 15th years of

her existence, a period within Which

outstanding progress worth celebrating has been made ,noting that, a total number of 1409 students graduated

with 24 First Class, 438 Second Class upper, 619 Second Class Lower and 120

Third Class degrees respectively.

Engr Prof Akpofure the academic Don

cum Chief Executive of FUPRE

onbehalf of the Governing Council said:

" l wish to seize this opportunity to

reiterate the full commitment of the

Petroleum Varsity to the training of new

breed professional engineers and scientists and we Pride ourselves in equipping our students with the technical know-how and Leadership skills to thrive in the modern world."

According to Engr Prof Akpofure Rim-Rukeh, : "On May 4, 2020

when l assumed office in the middle of Covid -19, my first assignment was to quickly articulate and produce the Blueprint for the accelerated growth and development of the University

and my vision statement is "To make FUPRE a globally connected Petroleum Varsity whose transformative research and teaching places the University at the forefront of leadership in energy discoveries benefitting to the whole world.."

He explained that the above effort yielded the introduction of new academic program such as Petrochemical Engineering, Natural Gas

Engineering,Computer Engineering,

Civil Engineering, Environmental Policy and Regulation , Biological Technogy,Physics Instrumentation Technology

Petro Chemistry Technogy and Statistics Which have deepen and widened

the scope of our academic Prógràmmes

in our core area of specialization.

He pointed out that the University within

the two years of his tenure in office as the Vice Chancellor, FUPRE under his watch has made collaboration and

Partnerships , linkages and affiliations with various corporate organization, such as Onose Deep Oil &Gas Company Limited, Weltech Research Limited,TLOG Trinidad Limited etc to mention but few which are all playing

key roles to take FUPRE to a more enviable heights in line with the spirit and letter of the MOU guiding those collaborative arrangements.

Engr Prof Akpofure who gladly announced

that FUPRE currently have 18

Patent Rights call on industry players, manufacturers and other relevant bodies

across board to commercialize the

Patent Right available which include

Mechanical Cassava Harvester, Wicking Agent For crude oil absorption, Petroleum products Volume Estimator,

Pipeline Leak ldentifcation , lnspection

and Repair on ROV Platform etc.

Apart from HRM Oba Babatunde Adewale Ajayi the Akarigbo of Remo Land Who was installed as Chancellor

of FUPRE, Engr Rotimi Williams Ajileye,

Engr Alfred lrabor Okoigun , Owen Omogiafo ,Engr Daniel Elozino Omoyibo, Sir Monday John Omyeme made the

list of those honoured with the doctorate degree of honourary causa. of

FUPRE while Dr Mrs Seinye OB Lulubriggs , Engr Chibuike Lawrence Achigbu and others got the awards for excellence and integrity in corporate leadership.

Engr Dr Alfred lrabor Okoigun who

spoke on behalf of the awardees

Promised to live as worthy ambassadors

of FUPRE the great and unique citadel of learning.

Miss Maghogho Harriet Odaníbe

Who gave the valedictory speech onbehalf of the graduating Students

stated: " My experience at FUPRE

initially was both exciting and scary

as it was a new chapter in my life which

Which meant so much to be expected,

today having graduated Successfully.

we thank God and we appreciate our lecturals who nurtured us through the grill and the anvil of the Ivory tower.