FUPRE, African Child Foundation’s oil and gas awards holds Nov. 6

The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) in partnership with the African Child Foundation (ACF) has fixed the “FUPRE Oil and Gas Awards” ceremony for Nov. 6, 2025.

The Vice Chancellor of FUPRE, Prof. Ezekiel Agbalagba announced the date on Wednesday in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta.

Agbalagba who highlighted the institution’s role as Africa’s first petroleum-focused university and one of only six of its kind globally, said that the event would take place at the institution’s premises.

According to him, FUPRE, established in 2007, has consistently driven innovation, research, and manpower development in the petroleum industry, making it a hub of excellence in energy education.

“The event which has become one of the most prestigious gatherings on Nigeria’s oil and gas calendar will take place at the university arena,” he said.

On his part, Dr Donaldson Onosakponome, Country Director, African Child Foundation, described the awards ceremony as a platform to raise industry role models.

Onosakponome said that the event would celebrate innovation, efficiency, safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.

”This year’s awards will not only spotlight outstanding organisations and individuals, but also celebrate the resilience of industry players who made possible the recent increase in Nigeria’s oil production,” he said.

He noted that since inception, the FUPRE awards had recognised excellence across the oil and gas value chain, adding that the institution had also rewarded corporate social responsibility and environmentally friendly practices.

“The 2025 edition will broaden its scope to honour breakthroughs in renewable energy and data-driven innovation, in line with global energy trends.

“Nominations and sponsorship opportunities for the event are now open through FUPRE’s media office and the African Child Foundation,” he said.