Gas
NCDMB and Renaissance launch technical training for Nigerians
Sixty young Nigerians have begun a 12-month technical training program focused on oil and gas engineering skills.
Key points
- The initiative is a collaboration between NCDMB and Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited.
- It targets 60 participants, comprising 33 graduates and 27 vocational trainees.
- The program combines six months of classroom instruction with six months of on-the-job training.
What happened
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), alongside Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, has initiated a 12-month capacity-building program at Nigeria Machine Tools Limited in Osogbo, Osun State, according to EnviroNews Nigeria. The project is tied to the Nigerian Content Human Capacity Development Training Programme for Renaissance’s EPU Phase 2 Gas Development Project.
The curriculum covers diverse technical areas, including engineering design, conventional machine tool operations, computer-aided design, electrical maintenance, and document control. Participants will complete six months of intensive classroom study followed by six months of supervised practical attachment.
Why it matters
Speaking at the launch, NCDMB representatives highlighted the program as a strategic intervention to close technical skills gaps in the domestic energy sector. The training aims to prepare local professionals for active participation across the petroleum value chain, supporting broader industrialization goals.
Project partners, including Seflam SGL and Nigeria Machine Tools, noted that training plans were initially approved in 2024. Upon completion, successful candidates are expected to receive internationally recognized certifications.
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Context from CEII
Gas is the flexible backbone of many grids and the designated transition fuel in many national plans, from LNG trade to domestic LPG and CNG. Supply security and pricing drive both power reliability and emissions.
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