Accra:The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is considering a partnership with the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) to enhance technical expertise and foster innovation in Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, Esq., the Chief Executive Officer of the NPA, emphasized the importance of collaboration with academic institutions to drive industry improvements during a meeting with a UMaT delegation.
According to Ghana Web, Tameklo highlighted the role of academic research in addressing industry challenges and proposed internship opportunities for UMaT students within the NPA's technical departments. This initiative aims to provide students with practical experience in petroleum regulation and operations.
Professor Richard Amorin, Dean of the School of Petroleum Studies at UMaT, expressed gratitude for the NPA's openness to collaboration and mentioned plans to discuss the potential partnership further with the university's Vice-Chancellor. The discussions also covered specialized training, secondment opportunities for UMaT staff, and involvement in the NPA Centre of Excellence.
The proposed collaboration seeks to link academic research with industry, enhancing the technical capacity of students and professionals. Both parties are optimistic about forming a formal partnership to promote knowledge-sharing and skills development in the petroleum sector. The NPA is responsible for regulating Ghana's downstream petroleum industry, while UMaT specializes in education and research in mining and petroleum.
Source Ghana Web