A total of 57 participants from the Tilenga Academy (TEPU) Traineeship Cohort
2/2025 were recognised at a closing ceremony marking the successful completion
of a 4-month intensive training programme at Institut Teknologi Petroleum
PETRONAS (INSTEP).
This milestone follows the successful completion of 68 participants from the first cohort in August last year, as well as five engineers from the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), reinforcing INSTEP’s continued role in developing skilled talent for Uganda’s expanding oil and gas sector.
This milestone follows the successful completion of 68 participants from the first cohort in August last year, as well as five engineers from the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), reinforcing INSTEP’s continued role in developing skilled talent for Uganda’s expanding oil and gas sector.
The event was graced by the presence of Her Excellency Dr. Betty Bigombe, High Commissioner of Uganda, and Mr. Lamin Sabally, Operation Director, TotalEnergies E&P Uganda.
The participants underwent the Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation (OPITO) Global Level 2 Certificate Programme, a comprehensive international certification spanning in 4 months. The programme integrates health, safety and environment (HSE) principles with industry working practices, simulated skills training, and hands-on plant experiential learning at INSTEP’s Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP).
Designed to meet industry demands, the programme covers four key trades which are, Operations, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrument & Control, while embedding HSE elements throughout the learning journey.
Upon completion, participants are expected to return to Uganda equipped with enhanced technical competencies, ready to contribute to national development and support the growth of the local oil and gas industry in pursuit of long-term economic prosperity.
“This shared vision highlights our commitment to inclusive and sustainable technical development. Our offerings are rooted in the success of our clients, prioritising resilience and sustainability,” said Ts. Azhar B. Ahmad, INSTEP Chief Executive Officer.