After Releasing Shortlisted Candidates, PTDF Sends Key Message to Selected People Ahead of Interview
- The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has postponed interviews originally scheduled for 15th July 2025 due to a national holiday declared in honour of the late President Muhammadu Buhari
- Affected candidates will be individually notified of new interview arrangements, while others remain scheduled as planned
- PTDF urges all applicants to stay updated through official communication channels as the nation pays tribute to Buhari’s legacy
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The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has officially postponed interviews originally slated for Tuesday, 15th July 2025, in response to the Federal Government’s declaration of a public holiday honouring the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a statement released by PTDF Management, it was confirmed that candidates affected by the schedule change would be individually notified of the revised interview date, time, and venue.
Source: Twitter
According to the notice, PTDF advised all affected individuals to monitor their email inboxes and consult the official PTDF website for further updates and instructions.
The PTDF expressed regret over any inconvenience caused, emphasising the importance of paying national tribute to the legacy of President Buhari, whose contributions to Nigeria continue to be celebrated.
Management clarified the scope of the adjustment, stating:
“PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL OTHER CANDIDATES ARE UNAFFECTED BY THIS DEVELOPMENT AND ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND THEIR INTERVIEWS AS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED”
The organisation reaffirmed its commitment to a smooth and transparent interview process for all applicants and thanked stakeholders for their understanding during the period of national mourning.
Source: UGC
About PTDF
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a strategic agency under Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources, established to build indigenous capacity for the oil and gas industry.
Since its inception, PTDF has focused on training Nigerians in specialised fields such as engineering, geosciences, environmental management, and energy economics.
Through initiatives like the Overseas Scholarship Scheme, the Fund sponsors Master’s and PhD candidates in top universities abroad, covering tuition, travel, and living expenses. PTDF also promotes research, innovation, and technology transfer by partnering with academic institutions and industry stakeholders.
Its mandate includes developing human and institutional capabilities, supporting infrastructure, and fostering sustainable growth in the energy sector.
With centres like the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies in Kaduna, PTDF continues to drive excellence and self-reliance in Nigeria’s petroleum workforce, aiming to position the country as a regional hub for energy expertise and innovation.
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Aminu will head the PTDF for a term of four years. His appointment follows the application for retirement allegedly submitted by the outgoing Executive Secretary/CEO, Bello Aliyu Gusau. The presidency said Gusau will proceed on 90-day pre-retirement leave "beginning on Tuesday, September 26, 2023".
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