Nkumba University’s School of Sciences (SCOS) has lauded partners and stakeholders for delivering a “rich and impactful” mud logging training, describing it as a timely investment in Uganda’s oil and gas capacity building.
The one-day training, conducted under the Tilenga Train the Trainer Programme, was facilitated by Exlog and organized by E360 in collaboration with the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU). This took
In his closing remarks, the Dean School of Sciences, Dr. Alex Barakagira, expressed heartfelt appreciation to the training facilitators, partners, and SCOS academic staff, noting the programme’s relevance in Uganda’s energy context.
“First and foremost, I extend our deepest gratitude to Exlog for facilitating such a rich and impactful training in Mud Logging,” Dr. Barakagira stated. The professional delivery of the subject matter is poised to significantly enhance and enrich the knowledge and competence of our academic staff.”
He noted that the training aligns perfectly with Uganda’s recent developments in the Albertine Graben, where commercial oil extraction has commenced.
“This is a timely and strategic investment in the capacity of our institution,” he added, “especially when Uganda has recently undertaken the mining of oil in the Albertine region.”
Dr. Barakagira also extended thanks to E360, the programme organizers, commending their role in linking academia to the industry.
“Your effort in bridging the gap between academia and industry is commendable, thank you,” he said.
He further recognized the Petroleum Authority of Uganda for its instrumental role in introducing E360 to Nkumba University.
“Their role in making this collaboration possible highlights their vision for empowering local institutions to take part in Uganda’s oil and gas development,” he noted.
The Dean also lauded the university’s academic staff for embracing the training, underscoring its long-term benefits for both lecturers and students.
“Your involvement in this training not only enriches your individual expertise,” Dr. Barakagira said, “but also strengthens our collective capacity to train and mentor the next generation of geo-scientists.”
Looking ahead, the School of Sciences is eager to integrate the newly acquired skills into its teaching and research frameworks.
“We look forward to future engagements, especially the practical bit, and other endeavors that will further our shared goal of building a knowledgeable and skilled workforce for Uganda’s energy sector,” he 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 Nkumba University. The donation included eight high-performance CPU towers and 16 advanced monitors, plus four licensed software programs aimed at supporting the university’s efforts in building local capacity for the energy sector.
According to TEPU’s National Content Manager, Ms. Rosette Komugisha, the ongoing partnership is part of TotalEnergies’ broader strategy to empower Ugandan Institutions to actively participate in the oil and gas sector. “We aim to facilitate knowledge transfer and skills development. We are confident this partnership will play a key role in nurturing homegrown talent for Uganda’s oil and gas sector,” Ms. Komugisha said.
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