Nkumba University’s School of Sciences (SCOS) has commended its partners and stakeholders for delivering a highly impactful mud logging training session, describing it as a timely and strategic contribution to Uganda’s oil and gas capacity development.
The one-day training was held under the Tilenga Train the Trainer Program, sponsored by TotalEnergies EP Uganda, coordinated by E360 Group Ltd, and facilitated by Exlog in collaboration with the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU).
In his closing remarks, Dr. Alex Barakagira, Dean of the School of Sciences, expressed deep appreciation to the facilitators, partners, and SCOS academic staff. He emphasized the training’s relevance to Uganda’s evolving energy landscape. “We are sincerely grateful to Exlog for delivering such a rich and impactful session on mud logging,” Dr. Barakagira said. “The professional delivery of the content will significantly enhance the knowledge and capabilities of our academic staff.”
He highlighted the training’s alignment with Uganda’s recent oil developments in the Albertine Graben, where commercial extraction has begun. “This initiative is both timely and strategic, especially as Uganda embarks on oil production in the Albertine region,” he added.
Dr. Barakagira also acknowledged TotalEnergies EP Uganda for sponsoring and organizing the program and praised their efforts in bridging the gap between academia and industry. “Your commitment to connecting academic institutions with industry is commendable,” he noted.
He further thanked the Petroleum Authority of Uganda for facilitating the collaboration between Nkumba University and TotalEnergies EP Uganda. “Their role in enabling this partnership reflects a strong vision for empowering local institutions to contribute meaningfully to Uganda’s oil and gas sector.”
The Dean also applauded the university’s academic staff for their active participation, emphasizing the long-term benefits for both educators and students. “Your engagement in this training not only enhances your individual expertise but also strengthens our collective ability to mentor the next generation of geoscientists.”
Looking ahead, the School of Sciences is eager to incorporate the newly acquired skills into its teaching and research programs. “We anticipate further collaboration, particularly in practical applications, to continue building a skilled and knowledgeable workforce for Uganda’s energy sector,” Dr. Barakagira concluded.
The training comes months after Oil and Gas Industry leaders, TotalEnergies, Schlumberger, and the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) donated specialized computer hardware and software to support Nkumba University’s energy sector training efforts.
According to Ms. Rosette Komugisha, National Content Manager at TotalEnergies EP Uganda, the partnership is part of a broader strategy to empower Ugandan institutions. “Our goal is to facilitate knowledge transfer and skills development. We believe this partnership will play a vital role in nurturing local talent for Uganda’s oil and gas industry,” she said.
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