Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has officially opened applications for its 2026 Graduate Trainee Programme, offering young Nigerian graduates an opportunity to begin a professional career in one of Africa’s largest industrial projects.
The programme is targeted at high-potential graduates who are interested in building careers in engineering, refinery operations, technical support, business administration, laboratory sciences, finance, information technology and other related fields within the oil and gas sector.
According to information released by the company, the Graduate Trainee Programme will run for 18 months and will expose selected candidates to practical refinery operations, hands-on industrial training and professional mentorship from experienced experts in the sector.
About Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals is a subsidiary of Dangote Group and operates the massive 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery located in the Lekki Free Zone, Lagos State.
The refinery is regarded as the largest single-train refinery in the world and was established to boost local petroleum refining, reduce fuel import dependence and strengthen Nigeria’s industrial capacity.
Since the refinery began operations, it has remained one of the most talked-about energy projects in Africa due to its expected impact on fuel supply, foreign exchange savings, job creation and industrial development.
The company says its Graduate Trainee Programme is part of its long-term investment in developing young African talent and preparing the next generation of professionals for the energy and manufacturing industries.
About the Graduate Trainee Programme
The 2026 Graduate Trainee Programme is designed to help graduates gain practical industry knowledge while working within a modern refinery and petrochemical environment.
Selected trainees will have the opportunity to rotate across various operational units, learn technical procedures, work with industry professionals and develop workplace skills needed for long-term career growth.
The company noted that participants will gain exposure to real-life refinery operations while supporting the organisation’s business activities.
Areas trainees may work in include:
Refinery operations
Production systems
Engineering support
Laboratory analysis
Maintenance operations
Corporate administration
Finance and accounting
Information technology
Business support services
Eligibility Requirements.
Applicants interested in the programme must meet the following conditions:
Must possess a First Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND)
Minimum qualification for degree holders is Second Class Lower
HND holders must possess Upper Credit
Applicants must not be above 28 years old by May 31, 2026
Eligible Courses and Disciplines
The company grouped eligible applicants into three categories.
Technical Disciplines
Applicants with qualifications in the following fields can apply:
Chemical Engineering
Production Engineering
Mining Engineering
Geological Sciences
Laboratory Sciences
Biochemistry
Eligible fields include:
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Instrumentation Engineering
Power Engineering
Support Disciplines
Candidates with qualifications in the following areas are also eligible:
Accounting and Finance
Social Sciences
Humanities
Business Administration
Law
Information Technology
Benefits of the Programme
Participants selected for the programme are expected to benefit from:
Hands-on industrial training
Exposure to refinery and petrochemical operations
Career mentorship opportunities
Professional development
Experience working in a global business environment
Opportunity to learn from experienced professionals
Potential future career opportunities within the organisation
The programme is also expected to help young graduates develop technical, operational and leadership skills relevant to the oil and gas industry.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can submit their applications through the official programme portal. Application Link👇
https://tinyurl.com/DPRPGraduateTraineeProgramme
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