Firm, NCDMB partner to upskill oil, gas workers

In compliance with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Content Development Act, Green Energy International Limited (GEIL), the operator of Otakikpo marginal field OML 11, Lekoil Oil and Gas Investment Limited (JV) in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commenced the training of several Nigerians in oil and gas engineering.

Aimed at closing the skills gap in the oil and gas industry, especially in the engineering sector, the training will deliver the required skill set necessary to meet the growing demand within the sector.

Speaking at the maiden edition held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Government Relations Manager, GEIL, Fatimah Amate, noted that the training would be delivered by a consulting firm, Dexterous Applied Training Institute and will target several Nigerians from across various geo-political zones.

She said the participants would be trained in the areas of piping engineering, safety engineering, electrical engineering, health and safety at the workplace and Nigerian content awareness, among others.

In a statement, Director, GEIL, Spriff Serena-Dokubo noted that the company’s commitment to the development of the oil and gas industry could not be over-emphasised.

According to him, the top five performing trainees would be offered employment immediately after the training.

He further commended the leadership of the NCDMB for their coordination and synergy with GEIL towards the success of the training.

Dr. Lyb Udochu, who is also a Director at GEIL, while encouraging participants in the programme to take the opportunity seriously, noted that the firm has ensured that it is core thematic areas are geared towards providing direct social investment programmes to address development deficits through employment, training and retraining; empowerment of women and youths; capacity building and skill acquisition; health outreaches, scholarships and direct community contracts.

One of the beneficiaries, Chimaobi Nwachukwu highlighted the importance of the training, confirming that it would equip them with the competitive advantage necessary to excel in the oil and gas sector.