The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, in partnership with Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, has commenced a 12-month Oil and Gas Field Readiness Training Programme for 300 young Nigerians to equip them with technical and professional skills for careers in the petroleum industry.
The programme, which targets graduates in mechanical, electrical and instrumentation engineering, comprises three months of classroom instruction and nine months of on-the-job training with partner oil and gas service companies.
According to a statement made available to our correspondent on Saturday and signed by the General Manager, Corporate Communications, Dr Obinna Ezeobi, of the 300 participants selected through a competitive process, 240 will undergo training in Lagos, while 60 will be trained in Port Harcourt.
Speaking at the programme’s inauguration, the Executive Secretary of the NCDMB, Felix Ogbe, said the initiative was in line with the Board’s mandate to build local capacity, deepen Nigerian participation in the oil and gas sector and create employment opportunities.
Represented by the Assistant Manager, Human Capacity Development, Tari Bufazi, Ogbe said the programme would provide participants with practical industry exposure and globally recognised certifications.
