DSUST partners oil firm on practical engineering training for students

Delta State University of Science and Technology (DESUST), Ozoro, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MG VOWGAS Limited, an indigenous oil and gas servicing company, for the practical engineering training of students of the university.

At the signing ceremony at the company’s office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, the vice-chancellor of the university, Professor Jacob Oboreh, said the partnership marks a turning point in the university’s quest to produce world-class engineering and technologically savvy graduates.

Professor Oboreh thanked the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr. Godwin Izomor and the General Manager of the company for Government and External Relations, Mr. Anthony Ogilo, for their interest in partnering with the university to develop young professionals in the oil and gas, as well as engineering industry.

“As part of deepening Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro in areas of engineering, we have come to seek collaboration with MG VOWGAS Engineering Company in Port Harcourt in the area of practical engineering training for our students and for further areas of assistance to the university.

“On behalf of the state governor, Mr Sheriff Oborevwori and the people of the state, I thank you for accepting to collaborate with Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro,” Oboreh said.

The vice chancellor said the content of the agreement will be beneficial to the university, adding that details of the agreement will be communicated to the governor for further action.

Professor Oboreh was received by the General Manager for Government and External Relations, Ogilo, who said he had been directed by the Managing Director and Chief Executive,  Mr.  Godwin Izomoh,  to prepare the agreement of collaboration and sign with the university.

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