The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, has commenced a specialised human capital development programme aimed at equipping 300 young Nigerians with industry-relevant skills in mechanical, electrical and instrumentation engineering.
The exercise which is under the NCDMB–Renaissance Oil and Gas Field Readiness Training Programme, is designed to equip young Nigerian graduates with industry-relevant technical and professional skills required for successful careers in the oil and gas sector. The programme will run for 12 months, comprising three months of classroom-based learning followed by nine months of on-the-job training (OJT) with partner service companies in the oil and gas industry. A total of 300 trainees were selected for the programme, with 240 participants in Lagos and 60 in Port Harcourt.
Speaking at the kick-off ceremony, the Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Felix Omatsola Ogbe, said the initiative aligns with the Board’s mandate of building local capacity, deepening Nigerian participation in the oil and gas sector and creating opportunities that support economic growth.
He said the trainees will acquire practical industry exposure, culminating in globally recognised certifications.
