Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has opened applications for its 2026 Graduate Trainee Programme, offering young professionals an opportunity to build careers in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
The company disclosed this in a notice issued on Thursday, describing the 18-month programme as an avenue for “high-potential, vibrant, and enthusiastic initiative-takers” to gain valuable industry experience within a global business environment.
According to the refinery, the programme is open to graduates across technical, technical support, and support service disciplines.
“At Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, we are offering you the opportunity to join our 2026 Graduate Programme, where you will have a chance to learn and grow in a global business environment while supporting the growth of our organisation,” the company stated.
For technical roles, applicants must possess a first degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in disciplines such as chemical, production, or mining engineering, geological sciences, laboratory sciences, and biochemistry.
Candidates seeking technical support roles are expected to hold qualifications in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or power engineering.
The support services category is open to graduates with qualifications in accounting and finance, social sciences, humanities, business administration, law, and information technology.
The refinery stated that applicants must possess a minimum of a second-class lower degree or HND upper credit and must not be older than 28 years as of May 31, 2026.
It added that successful candidates would receive hands-on training across refinery operations while working alongside experienced industry professionals.
Interested applicants were advised to apply through the company’s designated application portal – https://gyup.net/.
