Eni Awards 30 Postgraduate Scholarships to Nigerian Graduates
Abuja, Nigeria – September 18, 2025
Eni’s subsidiary, Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE), in partnership with NNPC Limited and the NAE Production Sharing Contract (PSC), has awarded postgraduate scholarships to 30 Nigerian graduates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
The beneficiaries, selected from a pool of over 1,500 applicants, were chosen based on academic excellence and performance in a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Ten awardees will pursue advanced studies overseas, while 20 will enroll in Nigerian universities in fields such as Engineering, Geosciences, Petroleum and Environmental Technology, Energy Economics, Renewable Energy, and Energy Transition.
Speaking at the award ceremony in Abuja, NAE Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. Fabrizio Bolondi, congratulated the recipients and urged them to use the opportunity to acquire skills that would benefit Nigeria’s energy sector.
“The award ceremony highlights our continuous commitment to the future of education, innovation, and capacity building in Nigeria,” Bolondi said.
Representatives of NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), Mrs. Edith Bunmi-Lawson and Mr. Paul Duke, also attended.
Since its establishment in 2007, the postgraduate scheme has supported 350 graduates. Beyond education, Eni has implemented projects in health, water, infrastructure, and community empowerment across Nigeria.
