Oando Opens 2025 Graduate Acceleration Programme

Oando is set to take passionate, tenacious, driven, self-motivated young graduates from the job market through its 2025 Oando Joint Venture Graduate Acceleration Programme (OGAP) in partnership with NNPC E&P Limited (NEPL).

The Oando Joint Venture Graduate Acceleration Program is taking a decisive step to ensure the continuity of excellence and innovation in the energy sector. According to Oando, its investment in people is grounded on the belief that its employees are the Company’s greatest asset, recognising that nothing is more powerful than the collective will of a people.

As a proud indigenous oil and gas company, Oando has reiterated its commitment to closing the knowledge gap in the industry by grooming some of the best talent in the sector and giving them an edge and a pedestal to excel.

Historically, knowledge transfer within the Nigerian oil and gas industry was primarily facilitated through deliberate programs that promoted local content participation enforced by the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act of 2010. These initiatives were instrumental in empowering indigenous companies and building local expertise, contributing significantly to the current reality where local players now control approximately 60 per cent of the nation’s production. Oando’s commitment to this cause is unwavering, and through OGAP, aims to further strengthen the local talent pool and contribute to the industry’s growth.

Given the recent shift towards indigenous leadership in the industry, the company, as a leader, understands the imperative to move beyond passive knowledge transfer by proactively implementing strategies that ensure the next generation inherits the industry’s accumulated expertise.

Speaking on the 2025 OGAP drive, general manager, Human Resources & Business Support, Oando PLC, Alero Balogun, remarked, “Driven by a commitment to sustainable development in the energy sector, a vital lifeline of the Nigerian economy, Oando, in partnership with NNPC E&P Limited (NEPL), is poised to recruit and train the next generation of energy leaders through OGAP to ensure sustained capacity.  As a proudly indigenous company there is nothing.

more fulfilling than knowing we are not only identifying and grooming talent in-country but also using our platform to attract young Nigerians in the diaspora to return home to support the building of a more prosperous country.”

The 2025 OGAP is designed to be a launchpad for young, innovative, and passionate graduates ready to transform the oil and gas industry. Oando is seeking individuals with a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) in Engineering, Geosciences, Business Administration, Economics or related courses.

Applicants must not be older than 26 years as of January 1, 2025, and must have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme by April 2025.

They should possess no more than two  years of work experience and have achieved a minimum of five B’s and two C’s in SSCE, NECO, or GCE O-Level in a single sitting, which must include Mathematics and English Language.

This is not just a job opportunity but a chance to learn from the best, grow, and make a significant impact in the industry.

These criteria are not merely a checklist; they represent Oando’s commitment to selecting the brightest minds with the potential to lead and innovate.

Through OGAP, Oando is creating a structured pathway for young graduates to gain invaluable hands-on experience, mentorship from industry veterans, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies and practices. The program also offers competitive remuneration, opportunities for career growth, and a chance to be part of a dynamic and innovative team.

OGAP is a long-term capacity-building initiative that hopes to close the gap between academic knowledge and practical industry skills.

By investing in the development of these young leaders, the company is not only securing its own future but also contributing to the sustainable growth and prosperity of the Nigerian oil and gas industry. This program is a testament to Oando’s dedication to building a legacy of excellence and empowering the next generation to take the helm.