- NCDMB and private-sector partners launched a specialised training programme for six Nigerian graduates to build technical capacity.
- The initiative aims to produce industry-ready professionals for the oil and gas sector and close domestic skills gaps.
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has launched a technical training programme for six Nigerian graduates under the Community Electrification Interdependent Project. Renaissance Africa Energy, Beam Energy and Hamaston Limited are partnering on the initiative.
The programme began on Tuesday, January 13, at Hamaston Limited’s headquarters in Port Harcourt. Representatives of all partner organisations attended the formal launch ceremony.
NCDMB’s Manager of Human Capacity Development, Tarilate Biribena, spoke on behalf of Executive Secretary Felix Ogbe. She described the initiative as a strategic intervention under the Board’s Project-Based Human Capital Development framework.
Ogbe said the programme aims to bridge critical skills gaps and strengthen local technical capacity in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. He said the training will produce confident, competent and industry-ready professionals.
The programme aligns with NCDMB’s 10-Year Strategic Roadmap. Human capacity development remains a core pillar of that roadmap.
Ogbe urged the trainees to demonstrate discipline, focus and resilience. He said the knowledge and tools acquired during the programme should support value creation across the industry.
He added that the initiative will help nurture future industrialists, innovators and change agents who can address Nigeria’s skills gap.
Representatives of Beam Energy and Renaissance Africa Energy pledged commitment to the programme. They encouraged trainees and facilitators to ensure high-quality engagement.
The partners assured participants of continued support throughout the training period. They urged the trainees to seize the opportunity and contribute tangible value to the country.