Bauchi renames oil and gas academy, Alkaleri to reflect global competitiveness

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By Sani Adamu Musa, Bauchi

The Bauchi State Government has officially approved the renaming of the Bauchi Oil and Gas Academy Alkaleri (BOGAA) to Oil and Gas Academy Alkaleri, Bauchi State (OGAABS).

This strategic rebranding is designed to enhance the institution’s visibility, competitiveness, and global positioning.

The approval was announced in a press briefing to journalists by the Bauchi State Commissioner of Natural Resources Development, Hon. Muhammad Maiwada held at the conference Hall of the Ministry on 18th November, 2025.

According to the management, the former name placed “Bauchi” as the first reference point, which unintentionally created a perception of the institution as a narrowly localised entity. The new name—Oil and Gas Academy Alkaleri, Bauchi State (OGABS)—presents the Academy as a professional, government-backed training institution with broader relevance and international appeal.

The renaming forms part of ongoing efforts to align the Academy with national and global standards in oil and gas education, attract high-quality partnerships, funding, expand opportunities for students, industry experts, and collaborators within Nigeria and beyond.

The management further noted that the new identity strengthens the Academy’s brand projection, improves recognition in international conversations, and reinforces Bauchi State’s commitment to developing a skilled workforce to support Nigeria’s growing energy sector.

In the same development, during the Press briefings the Hon. Commissioner revealed that the appointment of Shehu Muhammad (Mammaji) a former Chief Superintendent of Customs, has been approved as the new Chief Security Officer of the Academy.

The Oil and Gas Academy Alkaleri, Bauchi State, remains dedicated to providing world-class capacity-building programmes, technical training, and professional development aimed at empowering young people and advancing the nation’s oil and gas industry.

The Commissioner extended the appreciation of the agency and the supervisory ministry to His excellency the executive Governor of Bauchi State for his tireless support to the success of the academy.

He further appreciated the effort of the state legislature for considering this bill on time, hence pray for the success of the academy, Bauchi state and Nigeria at large.