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NCDMB, Renaissance begin 12-month oil, gas training for 300 Nigerians

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  • The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board and Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited have launched a 12-month training program for 300 Nigerian graduates in the oil and gas sector.
  • The program aims to equip participants with technical and professional skills through classroom instruction and on-the-job training, fostering local capacity and employment.
  • This initiative is designed to address skill gaps and prepare young Nigerians for industry demands, supporting the safe and efficient exploitation of the nation's petroleum resources.

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has partnered with Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited to launch a comprehensive 12-month training program for 300 young Nigerians. This initiative aims to equip graduates in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation engineering with essential technical and professional skills for careers in the oil and gas industry.

This is more than the commencement of a training programme. It is the beginning of a journey for young Nigerians who will acquire world-class skills in mechanical, instrumentation and electrical disciplines.

— Felix OgbeExecutive Secretary of the NCDMB, speaking at the program's inauguration.

The program features a rigorous structure, combining three months of intensive classroom instruction with nine months of practical on-the-job training. Participants will gain invaluable experience with partner oil and gas service companies. The selection process was competitive, with 300 individuals chosen to participate. Of these, 240 will receive training in Lagos, and 60 will be based in Port Harcourt.

Felix Ogbe, Executive Secretary of the NCDMB, emphasized that the program aligns with the board's core mandate: building local capacity, increasing Nigerian participation in the oil and gas sector, and creating employment opportunities. He stated that the training would provide participants with practical industry exposure and globally recognized certifications, transforming them into "innovators, problem-solvers and future leaders."

Instrumentation, electrical and mechanical engineering are foundational to the survival, profitability and safety of the Nigerian oil and gas industry. This training is designed to close existing gaps and prepare participants for industry demands.

— Felix OgbeExecutive Secretary of the NCDMB, highlighting the importance of specialized skills.

Olarenwaju Olawuyi, General Manager of Nigerian Content Development at Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, reaffirmed the company's dedication to developing indigenous capacity through sustained human capital investment. He highlighted that the program integrates classroom learning with hands-on field experience in critical areas such as mechanical systems, electrical operations, instrumentation, control, software development, networking, and cybersecurity. This approach ensures that local content development translates into tangible capabilities within the industry.

At Renaissance, we believe local content development must create real capability, stre

— Olarenwaju OlawuyiGeneral Manager, Nigerian Content Development, Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, reaffirming commitment to indigenous capacity.
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