TotalEnergies and SLB gave computer equipment and software to three major universities today. Makerere, Kyambogo and Nkumba Universities received donations worth over 770 million shillings. The companies want universities to train more Ugandans for oil and gas jobs. Each school got eight computer stations with towers, monitors and special oil industry software. Training sessions start July 2025 to help professors learn the new technology.
Philippe Groueix from TotalEnergies said the company trains over 1,500 Ugandans each year. Students learn technical skills that help them find work across Uganda and other countries. SLB donated four specialized software programs used by oil companies worldwide. Valerian Pfrimmer from SLB said the software connects classroom learning with real field work. The programs cover exploration, production and petroleum engineering subjects.
University leaders thanked both companies for supporting student education programs. Petroleum Authority officials attended the ceremony at the equipment handover event. TotalEnergies runs other education projects like the Tilenga Academy and scholarship programs. The company also helped build the Makerere emergency medicine training center during 2023. Both firms support Uganda's goal of training local workers for the growing oil sector.
Philippe Groueix from TotalEnergies said the company trains over 1,500 Ugandans each year. Students learn technical skills that help them find work across Uganda and other countries. SLB donated four specialized software programs used by oil companies worldwide. Valerian Pfrimmer from SLB said the software connects classroom learning with real field work. The programs cover exploration, production and petroleum engineering subjects.
University leaders thanked both companies for supporting student education programs. Petroleum Authority officials attended the ceremony at the equipment handover event. TotalEnergies runs other education projects like the Tilenga Academy and scholarship programs. The company also helped build the Makerere emergency medicine training center during 2023. Both firms support Uganda's goal of training local workers for the growing oil sector.
