Due to the need to equip students of tertiary institutions with real time industrial experience, the industrial training fund was set up. The IT program is a compulsory one for students of engineering and some other selected programmes.



The Nigerian National petroleum commision, NNPC, oversees the exploration of crude oil in the country.

With oil being the main foreign exchange commodity of the country, the oil sector is undoubtedly the most paying.

Aside getting the basic needed skills as an intern, you also earn some money. NNPC interns generally stay 6 months developing skills.







How much do NNPC SIWES/IT interns earn as allowance?


Being the most lucrative sector in the country, NNPC offers stipend above 15K/ month.

That is not all. When in the field, you get certain allowances known as 'field allowance'. More bonuses are given out where neccessary.



Who are eligible for NNPC internship program?


NNPC being a big entity encompassing several departments accepts applications from all Nigerian undergraduate students irrespective of field of study.


Students studying engineering related courses do work in areas like field support, business analysis, paper filing, or marketing (at NNPC filling stations). Management interns normally work on Operations management, program management, and retail operations.


After a successful NNPC industrial training application, what next?



After duly applying for the program, get set to have your applications screened - this is enough reason to make a well presentable application.


After the first screening based on your NNPC industrial training application, successful students who had pulled up a good application would be called for an interview or an aptitude test. The aptitude test generally comprises of Verbal, Numerical and Abstract reasoning.


Prepare for your NNPC aptitude test by practicing different types of past sample questions.



After a successful interview/aptitude test, what next?


After being notified of a successful aptitude test, you will be communicated to about when and where to start your internship.

Once the internship starts, you’ll be assigned certain tasks. Your week one generally comprise of orientation programs and other introductions. You will also be assigned to a team in the course of your intership.

Interns are encouraged to fill their log book regularly.



How to apply for NNPC internship

Submit an application: Visit an NNPC branch office and send an unsolicited application letter through to them.


Apply online: Apply online through NNPC recruitment page at careers NNPC[https://www.nnpcgroup.com/About-NNPC/Pages/Careers.aspx].


Through referral: Getting oppurtunities of value in the country is effectively done through having links. Try to get a referral like relatives and family friends who work there to guarantee a nod at the industrial attachment at NNPC.


Mail the HR manager: Find an NNPC employee and request for the e-mail address of the HR. Mail the HR directly, clearly stating your purpose.