Waltersmith Refining and Petrochemical Company has unveiled its Graduate Internship Programme, offering Nigerian graduates practical exposure in the energy sector. The initiative aligns with federal efforts under President Bola Tinubu to boost local refining capacity, reduce reliance on fuel imports, and diversify the economy amid a global shift toward cleaner energy.
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Lagos, Waltersmith operates the Waltersmith Modular Refinery in Ohaji/Egbema, Imo State. The refinery, one of Africa’s first privately owned modular plants, started with a 5,000-barrel-per-day capacity and recently doubled to 10,000 bpd, producing diesel, kerosene, and premium motor spirit (PMS) to help address Nigeria’s recurring fuel shortages.
A company representative said the internship programme demonstrates Waltersmith’s commitment to “nurturing the next generation of Nigerian professionals who will sustain and transform the local energy industry.”
As the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and Dangote Refinery scale up operations in 2025, Waltersmith’s modular approach continues to offer flexibility, innovation, and indigenous capacity building, while generating employment and addressing supply gaps.
The programme is open to graduates with degrees in Engineering, Economics, Humanities, Social Sciences, IT, Finance, or Law. Applicants must hold at least a Second Class Upper (2:1) degree, have up to three years of post-graduation experience including NYSC, and be no older than 25 years.
This programme provides a platform for young Nigerians to gain hands-on experience in a growing energy sector and contribute to the country’s local refining ambitions.
