Mentorship · Cohort 1 · 2026
From the classroom to a career in energy
A three-month, goal-driven mentorship for chemical engineering students of the NSChE University of Lagos chapter. Small cohort. Individual attention. Real deliverables.
17+
years in energy
5
US patents
3
month journey
4×
touchpoints monthly
The journey
Three months, three movements
1Month 1
Discovery and direction
Self-assessment, an Individual Development Plan, and three concrete goals agreed one on one.
2Month 2
Build and exposure
Execute tasks tied to your goals: CV and LinkedIn overhaul, informational interviews, a technical mini-project or certification start.
3Month 3
Deliver and launch
Produce one capstone artifact and leave with a written roadmap for your next 12 months.
The rhythm
Momentum, monthly
A personalised task lands every single day, so progress never stalls between sessions.
- 30×Daily micro-tasks in your personalised programme
- 4×Weekly check-ins that unlock your next week
- 1×One-on-one review with your mentor
- 1×Group session with the cohort
The outcome
What you leave with
A personal development plan
A written assessment of where you are, where you are heading, and three concrete goals we agree together.
A capstone artifact
A published article, portfolio project, certification, or application package you can point to when opportunities come.
Industry perspective
Direct guidance drawn from 17+ years across Shell and Saudi Aramco, from reservoir engineering to patented innovation.
A 12-month roadmap
You leave with a clear, personal plan for the year after the programme ends.
Your mentor
Abiola Onikoyi
Petroleum Engineer @ Saudi Aramco
Petroleum engineer with 17+ years across Shell and Saudi Aramco, five US patents, and a passion for raising the next generation of Nigerian engineers. This programme is my commitment to the NSChE UNILAG chapter: real guidance, structured accountability, and doors opened.
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