Seplat’s TTC Trains 850 Technicians in 30 years

Okon Bassey in Uyo

Seplat Technical Training Center (TTC) in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has since inception 30 years ago trained over 850 technicians now playing leading roles in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.

The TTC was created with a visionary purpose: to build a world-class pipeline of indigenous technicians equipped to compete globally and to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s industrial and energy development.

The Chief Executive Officer, Seplat Energy Plc, Mr. Roger Brown disclosed this at the graduation of Apprentice Group 13, commending the centre and the graduands for attaining two million incident-free offshore man-hours without a recordable incident in its offshore operations.

Brown, represented by Seplat’s Chief Operations Officer, Samson Ezugworie, described the ceremony as “a celebration of a journey that began thirty years ago and has evolved into something exceptional.”

He said the theme of the event, “From Roots to Results – Three Decades of Growth,” perfectly reflects the transformational path that the TTC has traveled since its establishment.

“It was a belief that developing local talent would strengthen operational excellence and shape the future of Nigeria’s energy landscape. Those were our roots – and today, the results speak for themselves,” the CEO said.

He lauded the host community for being supportive and commended the graduands on achieving an important step in their professional journey.

“This moment belongs to you. You have earned it through dedication and discipline. You are entering a world that is dynamic and competitive, but you are ready, equipped not only with technical expertise, but with the mindset and values that define excellence,” he stated.

Also speaking, the Managing Director, Seplat Energy, Oladotun Isiaka, expressed delight at the growth and impact the TTC has made in the industry over the years, and expressed optimism that the G13 would be no exception.

Isiaka expressed delight that the TCC has come full circle with a former student, being at the helm of affairs.

“Looking to the future, I see expansion of the school, transition in terms of technology, with the curriculum being reviewed to keep pace with the way the world is evolving,” he maintained.

Earlier in an address, John Itsueli, General Manger, JV Operations, highlighted the TTC’s “humble beginning in a small office at the Qua Iboe Terminal”, and its growth into a world class institution, which now sees it “proudly recognized as the first City and Guilds Centre of Excellence globally.”

He commended the trainers, assessors, administrators and support teams whose tireless efforts made the remarkable achievements possible.

On his part, the Best Graduating Student of the G13, Goodluck Enimedoukienoniso, paid tribute to former students, assuring that the G13 would be building on the globally high standards the TCC has become famous for.

He posited that the G13 is ready to carry on, to join the workforce and make great impact because “We have been constructed, conscripted, pressure tested, culture tested and, dare I say, carved for purpose.”

The commemorative event, themed “From Roots to Results – Three Decades of Growth,” brought together industry leaders, community partners, government representatives, and families of the graduands while the achievements highlighted during the ceremony underscored the enduring impact of the TTC across the industry.

Also noteworthy is the TTC’s distinction as the world’s first City & Guilds Centre of Excellence, which is an infallible proof of the centre’s global reputation for high standards and rigorous training.

These milestones, the CEO noted, “are not just statistics – they represent transformed lives, strengthened communities, and a stronger Nigerian workforce.”

Another remarkable milestone celebrated at the event was the attainment of two million incident-free man-hours in Seplat Offshore operations – a testament to the company’s uncompromising safety culture and continuous investment in safe work systems.

It was an achievement understood to be reflective of Seplat Energy’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives, safeguarding operations, and building an environment where every technician returns home safely.