Career Prospects
The field of geology is a broad field with many areas of specialization, some of which include:
- Geochemistry
- Geophysics
- Engineering Geology
- Hydrogeology
- Petroleum Geology
- Environmental Geology
- Mineralogy
- Petrology
- Sedimentology
- Palaeontology
Career opportunities
Depending on the area of specialization, there are vast prospects for geologists in both private and public sectors:
Public sector: The following are the ministries and agencies where the services of geologist are needed:
- Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA)
- Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office
- Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
- Ministry of Mines and Steel Development
- Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism
- Ministry of Water Resources (Nigeria)
- Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
- The Defence and Para-military forces utilize the services of Geologists
- One can also join academics by pursuing a PhD in Geology
Private Sector: The most important private sectors that need the services of geologists are the upstream of the oil and gas industries, other areas include:
- Solid mineral exploration companies
- Hydrogeological firms
- Engineering and construction companies
- Cement manufacturing companies
- Ceramic and tile manufacturing companies
- Forensic and medical health sector
Entrepreneurial opportunities: Geologists can also be self-employed depending on his/her area of specialization and the necessary skills acquired.