NCDMB to launch oil and gas trainers certification

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is set to launch the Nigerian Content Trainers Registration Certificate (NCTRC). This new initiative underscores the board's commitment to enhancing local expertise and upholding professional benchmarks within Nigeria's vital oil and gas sector.

The program was officially unveiled during a sensitization workshop in Lagos, attended by members of the Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN). According to NCDMB's Executive Secretary, Felix Omatsola Ogbe, represented by Sheba Olugbenga, the NCTRC establishes a clear framework for certifying trainers. This ensures that only qualified professionals are tasked with developing the industry's workforce, recognizing that the sector's human capital quality directly depends on trainer competence.

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The constantly changing services and requirements in the oil and gas industry and its linkage sectors, driven by technological advancements and smart innovations, have created the need for strategic and sustainable in-country capacity development and standardization.

NCDMB's Director of Capacity Building, Abayomi Bamidele, highlighted the evolving industry landscape, driven by rapid technological advancements and innovations. He stressed the critical need for standardized, sustainable, in-country capacity development. Bamidele also issued a stern warning against intermediaries claiming to expedite the certification process, emphasizing that the registration is free and urging direct applications through approved channels to prevent exploitation.

Furthermore, plans are in motion to integrate selected training tools and course templates into the curriculum of the Nigerian Content Academy (NCA), the board's knowledge-sharing arm. This move is expected to bolster service and operating companies in delivering specialized training. The NCDMB commended OGTAN for its ongoing collaboration, particularly in preparing graduates for employment and contributing to training needs assessments that informed the certification framework. The NCTRC will cover eleven specialization areas, encompassing both technical and soft skills.

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The registration process is free of charge and advised trainers to apply directly through approved channels to avoid exploitation.