The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in conjunction with Solidare Ltd, has conducted a training programme on renewable energy integration for oil and gas installations for selected participants in Edo State.
The initiative is part of efforts to develop local capacity and promote sustainable development in the oil and gas sector.
It equiped participants with the skills and knowledge they need to enhance local content development in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
It also integrate renewable energy solutions into oil and gas installations, which is in line with the global trend of 2 ansitioning to cleaner energy sources and reducing carbon footprint.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Engr. Felix Ogbe stated that the training programme is part of NCDMB’s commitment to train 10,000 Nigerians in high-demand skills, including the Oil and Gas Field Readiness Training Program, as to human capital development and local content promotion.
He disclosed that the Board has been working tirelessly to implement the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, which mandates local content development in the industry.
Ogbe noted that the successful conclusion of the training program is a testament to NCDMB’s efforts to promote sustainable development and empower youths in the oil and gas sector.
The participants jointly expressed their excitement and gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for supporting the initiative.
They also hailed NCDMB for empowering youths across the country through capacity-building programs.
