In a powerful partnership to foster education and growth, TotalEnergies and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) have pledged unwavering commitment to sustainable community development projects across Nigeria. This dedication was reaffirmed at the TotalEnergies’ Symposium and Awards held in Lagos, themed “Disrupting engineering education for sustainable national development.”
Empowering Teachers, Revolutionizing Engineering:
At the heart of this commitment lies the “Empower The Teachers” (ETT) initiative, developed by TotalEnergies in collaboration with the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This flagship program has already empowered over 90 fellows who are actively revolutionizing the teaching of engineering courses in Nigerian universities.
Celebrating Educators, Shaping the Future:
Recognizing the invaluable role educators play in shaping the future, the symposium and awards ceremony served as a pivotal platform to celebrate their exceptional contributions. Mr. Bala Wunti, Chief Upstream Investment Officer of NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), emphasized the importance of supporting such initiatives, stating that “educators bridge the gap between theory and practice and cultivate an environment where innovation and creativity thrive.”
Investing in Education, Building Brighter Futures:
TotalEnergies’ dedication to education extends beyond the ETT program. Mr. Matthieu Bouyer, Managing Director of TotalEnergies Upstream Nigeria Ltd., highlighted the company’s long-standing investment in various scholarship schemes, including the National Merit Scholarship Scheme (benefiting over 30,000 students since 2003) and the TotalEnergies International Scholarship (supporting postgraduate studies overseas for over 150 Nigerians).
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MIT Methods Mold Industry-Ready Graduates:
The ETT program offers a unique opportunity for academics from African universities to spend a semester at MIT, immersing themselves in innovative and cutting-edge teaching methods. This intensive experience equips them to return to their institutions and mold their students into industry-ready graduates who can tackle real-world problems.
Nurturing Agents of Change in Education:
Prof. Tayo Akinwande, Faculty Director of the ETT Programme at MIT, aptly summarized the program’s vision: “It is one of the most rewarding projects I have worked on in my academic career because of its wide-ranging impact on lecturers and students in Nigerian/African universities.” By empowering educators and igniting a passion for innovation, the ETT program serves as a powerful catalyst for long-term positive change in the African educational landscape.
