Oando Launches Graduate Acceleration Programme

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja

Oando Plc yesterday said it was set to take 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).

According to Oando, its investment in people is grounded in the belief that its employees are the company’s greatest asset, recognising that nothing is more powerful than the collective will of a people.

“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,” the company said in a statement.

Speaking on the 2025 OGAP drive, General Manager, Human Resources & Business Support, Oando,  Alero Balogun, remarked that the programme was part of plans to recruit and train the next generation of energy leaders.

“Driven by a commitment to sustainable development in the energy sector, a vital lifeline of the Nigerian economy, Oando, in partnership with 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,” she said.

The 2025 OGAP, the company said, 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,” the company added.

These criteria, it said, are not merely a checklist, but represent Oando’s commitment to selecting the brightest minds with the potential to lead and innovate.

Through OGAP, Oando said it 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 programme 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,” it stated.