Waltersmith Refining and Petrochemical Company has announced the launch of its Graduate Internship Programme, aimed at Nigerian graduates seeking practical experience in the energy sector. The initiative, according to Nigeria Startup News, comes at a time when the federal government under President Bola Tinubu is driving reforms to increase local refining capacity, reduce dependence on imported fuel, and strengthen economic diversification amid a global transition toward cleaner energy sources.
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Lagos, Waltersmith operates the Waltersmith Modular Refinery located in Ohaji/Egbema, Imo State. The refinery, one of Africa’s first privately owned modular plants, began with a 5,000-barrel-per-day capacity and was recently expanded to 10,000 bpd. The company produces diesel, kerosene, and premium motor spirit (PMS), helping to ease Nigeria’s recurring fuel shortages.
Speaking on the company’s growth, a representative said the new internship programme reflects Waltersmith’s commitment to “nurturing the next generation of Nigerian professionals who will sustain and transform the local energy industry.”
Even as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Dangote Refinery begin large-scale operations in 2025, Waltersmith’s modular strategy continues to demonstrate flexibility and innovation in addressing supply gaps, generating employment, and enhancing indigenous technical capacity.
The Graduate Internship Programme is open to candidates with degrees in Engineering, Economics, Humanities or Social Sciences, IT, Finance, or Law. Applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Upper (2:1) honours, have up to three years of post-graduation experience including NYSC, and be no older than 25 years.
