By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has opened applications for its 2026 graduate trainee programme.
In a notice on Thursday, the company said the 18-month programme is designed for “high-potential, vibrant, and enthusiastic initiative-takers” seeking to build careers in Africa’s oil and gas industry.
According to the notice, the programme is open to graduates in 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,” Dangote refinery said.
For technical roles, applicants must possess a first degree or higher national diploma (HND) in chemical, production, or mining engineering, geological sciences, laboratory sciences, or biochemistry.
For technical support roles, candidates are required to have qualifications in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or power engineering disciplines.
The support category is open to graduates with a degree or diploma in accounting and finance, social sciences, humanities, business administration, law, or information technology.
“Minimum of Second-Class Lower/ HND Upper Credit. Must not be above 28 years by May 31, 2026,” the company said.
The refinery said successful applicants would gain hands-on experience across various refinery operations while learning from skilled professionals.