Midwestern Oil and Gas Company Ltd. and the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) have pledged to strengthen collaboration to promote engineering excellence technological innovation and national development.
The Managing Director of Midwestern Oil and Gas Engr. Elozino Olaniyan made the commitment when the NSE President Engr. Ali Rabiu and members of his delegation visited the company.
Olaniyan said engineering excellence had remained central to the company’s operations and contributions to Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
She said engineering underpinned its activities from drilling wells and producing oil to ensuring efficient energy delivery.
The Midwestern Oil and Gas boss who belongs to the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers the Society of Safety Engineers and the Society of Petroleum Engineers said she was committed to advancing engineering practice.
‘As an indigenous company we pride ourselves on contributing to Nigeria’s progress and look forward to partnerships and collaboration with the Nigerian Society of Engineers’ she said.
Olaniyan said the company was willing to support NSE programmes and initiatives beyond its forthcoming conference.
She said Midwestern was committed to developing young engineers through practical training and industry exposure.
According to her the company engaged about 24 to 25 students in the last academic session through its six-month internship programme.
She said the interns gained hands-on experience in engineering operations.
Olaniyan also said the company would consider the NSE’s request for industrial visits to its facilities to expose young engineers to practical industry operations.
She asked the society to submit a formal letter outlining its proposals to facilitate further engagement.
Earlier Rabiu said the visit was aimed at strengthening institutional relations and exploring opportunities for strategic cooperation.
He commended Midwestern for its contributions to Nigeria’s oil and gas industry noting that its operations supported the country’s energy security and technological advancement.
Rabiu said the NSE was strengthening professional development stakeholder engagement and institutional partnerships to enhance engineering’s contribution to national development.
He solicited Midwestern’s support for the NSE’s 2026 International Engineering Conference scheduled for Nov. 30 to Dec. 4 in Maiduguri Borno.
The conference themed ‘Engineering Innovation for Enhanced Security and Sustainable National Development’ will examine how engineering can address security challenges and promote economic growth.
Rabiu said the event would provide a platform for stakeholders to explore engineering solutions to security industrial development and national resilience.
He invited Midwestern to participate in the conference and support selected NSE programmes including initiatives for engineers’ spouses and young engineers.
He also appealed to the company to consider paying annual membership dues for some of its engineers.
The NSE president proposed collaboration in research indigenous technology development industrial engagement and capacity building for young engineers.
He said stronger partnerships between professional institutions and the private sector were essential to addressing Nigeria’s development challenges.
Rabiu also sought opportunities for NSE members to visit Midwestern’s facilities to gain practical knowledge and strengthen their professional competencies.
He said such engagements would help bridge the gap between academic training and industry practice.
Both parties expressed optimism that sustained collaboration would strengthen engineering capacity promote technological innovation and support Nigeria’s industrial development.