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Human Capital, Not Just Oil, Will Power Nigeria’s Future — TotalEnergies

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TotalEnergies has emphasized that Nigeria’s long-term energy sustainability cannot rely solely on hydrocarbon resources but must be driven by strategic investments in human capital development.

The company made this assertion at the 2025 Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE), organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and held in Lagos.

Deputy Managing Director, Deepwater Asset at TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Victor Bandele made the remarks during the second panel session of the conference, which explored the theme “Governance and Structuring Human Resources Strategy for a Sustainable Energy Future.”

According to Bandele, the company’s more than six decades of operations in Nigeria have been underpinned by a commitment to human capacity building as a foundation for sustainability.

He highlighted the firm’s graduate trainee programme in partnership with the Institute of Petroleum and Energy Studies (IPES) at the University of Port Harcourt as a prime example of its people-focused strategy.

“Sustainability in our operations means deliberate inclusion of people as a means of meeting today’s energy requirements, while preparing for the future,” Bandele said.

“Over the years, TotalEnergies has kept the IPES programme alive through financial sponsorship. All our directors serve as mentors at the institute, and many graduates of the programme have become professionals within and outside the country.”

He noted that about 40 IPES alumni currently work at TotalEnergies, while many others have secured employment in various companies across Nigeria and abroad, underscoring the programme’s wide-reaching impact.

“At TotalEnergies, we believe sustainability is not solely about technical knowledge. It’s about refining past knowledge and equipping young minds for future challenges,” he added. “The oil and gas industry must look inward to ensure youth are carried along in the energy transition.”

Bandele further stressed the importance of aligning educational policies with emerging energy realities, noting that the skillsets relevant today may become obsolete in the near future. “Our educational system must evolve with the transition. Tomorrow’s energy needs will require new capabilities, and preparing our youth today is non-negotiable,” he said.

Earlier in the panel session, Chairperson of the SPE Nigeria Council, Engr. Amina Danmadami, also stressed the importance of visionary leadership in shaping a sustainable energy future. According to her, Nigeria stands at a pivotal moment where bold and inclusive governance can reshape the nation’s energy trajectory.

“The future of energy is fluid and evolving. It will be shaped not by chance, but by deliberate investments, strong leadership, and inclusive policies,” Danmadami said. “Strategic engagement across stakeholders—both domestic and international—must be at the core of Nigeria’s energy transition.”

The 2025 NAICE conference brought together stakeholders from across the oil and gas value chain to discuss critical issues in the evolving global energy landscape. A key message that resonated throughout the event was the need to place people—not just technology or hydrocarbons—at the centre of sustainable energy planning.

Human Capital, Not Just Oil, Will Power Nigeria’s Future — TotalEnergies is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

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