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Marine Platforms buoys human capacity development

By Sulaimon Salau
16 August 2017   |   4:10 am
Marine Platforms has completed a training programme for a set of Nigerian engineers under the human capacity development scheme of the Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board (NCDMB).

Marine Platforms has completed a training programme for a set of Nigerian engineers under the human capacity development scheme of the Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board (NCDMB).

Marine Platforms has completed a training programme for a set of Nigerian engineers under the human capacity development scheme of the Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board (NCDMB).

The training was undertaken under the Agbami Phase III Project for transportation, installation and pre-commissioning of various sub-sea umbilicals, risers, flowlines and other infrastructure executed by Marine Platforms for Star Deepwater Exploration and Production Limited, a Chevron Company.

The training curriculum was developed to give participants maximum exposure to the operational workings of the industry from a service contractor’s perspective. The extensive programme was structured over six months and was designed to give hands on experience in the subsea segment of the oil and gas industry.

Speaking at the Close Out ceremony marking the end of the programme, the Chief Finance and Administrative Officer, Marine Platforms, Baji Nyam, said the growth of local capacity in both human and equipment is a key aspect of the company’s objectives in contributing to nation building through local content development.

He reiterated that Marine Platforms training and development programmes have increased consistently over the years in various areas such as the training of seafarers, maritime cadets, ROV pilot technicians and subsea engineers. It is Marine Platforms dream to see that Nigerian youths of today are well prepared to take over the operations in the Nigerian oil and gas and maritime industries.

He added that notwithstanding the financial downturn of the industry, Marine Platforms would continue to promote and encourage her personnel through trainings and other means available.

Chevron’s Deep-water & Facilities Engineering Manager, Ike Obinwa, said: “People development is what we value. We have had so many achievements on the Agbami phase III project and this is another feat that adds value. These set of skills will enable them to develop their career and make them valuable to the oil and gas industry in Nigeria.”

The Human Capacity Development Manager for Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Maurice Iwhiwhu, noted that skill acquisition is another major contributor to human capacity development in Nigeria.

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