The Nigerian Institution of Petroleum Engineers, a division of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, has announced plans to rebrand as the Nigerian Institute of Petroleum and Gas Engineers.

It said this is part of the move to enhance professionalism and drive growth in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The Chairperson of NiPeTE, Prisca Kanebi, disclosed this at a media conference in Lagos on Thursday.

According to Kanebi, the rebranding marks a significant step in the institute’s commitment to national development through professional excellence.

“We are working towards a strategic, focused path that will positively impact Nigeria’s economic growth,” she said.

She further stated that the institute is actively collaborating with professionals in 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,” she disclosed.

Kanebi also revealed that NiPeTE has secured the approval of the National Board for Technical Education for its certification programmes, as well as a successful second reading of its bill at the National Assembly.

The chairperson called on all practicing petroleum engineers, both in Nigeria and in the diaspora, to register with the institute through its website.

She emphasised that the transition to a statutory body will further empower the institute to contribute meaningfully to national development.

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