The Nigeria LNG last week began its Nigerian Content Human Capacity Development (NC-HCD) Basic Training Programme for the Train 7 Project.
A total of 331 young graduates from diverse academic disciplines who emerged successful out of 848 previously shortlisted from the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content (NOGIC) Joint Qualification System (JQS) portal of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) participated in the programme held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The training, which is a major Nigerian Content programme is aimed at reskilling young graduates and developing human capital under the Nigerian Content Human Capacity Development (NC-HCD) Basic Training Programme for the NLNG Train 7 Project.
Participants would be undergoing an intensive 12-month training in ICT, Engineering, Welding and Fabrication, Non-destructive Testing (NDT), Lifting and Working at Heights, Quality Management Systems, Marine and Offshore Services, and Facility Management and Maintenance.
Welcoming participants at the event, the NLNG Train 7 Corporate Liaison Manager, Engr Joshua Anemeje, who represented the Train 7 project, said the execution of the project has progressed remarkably well, attributing the successful commencement of the NC-HCD Training Programme to the support of the Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board (NCDMB).
“We are excited to see the number of young men and women this programme will impact,” Anemeje said. “NLNG takes pride in empowering our people, providing an environment that builds skills and capabilities. As you know, the Train 7 Project is nearly 75% complete, employing over 10,000 skilled individuals on-site. This training offers participants a chance to make the most of their learning and apply it in future endeavours,” he added.
Engr Anemeje, who disclosed that there were over 10,000 workers actively engaged in the construction of the Train 7 Project at the NLNG Plant Site at Finima, Bonny Island, Rivers State, charged the trainees to stay focused and work towards utilising the skills they acquire for future endeavours.
The Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr Felix Ogbe, represented by the Director of Capacity Building and Corporate Services, Dr Ama Ikuru, expressed joy that the training programme finally took off in fulfilment of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act requirement on human capital development.
He said the programme, designed to build a pool of skilled and globally competitive workers to support the development and growth of the Nigerian oil and gas industry and its related sectors, represents a crucial investment in the country’s future and remains a commitment to the empowerment of the next generation of skilled professionals.
Dr. Ikuru told the trainees that the opportunity created by the NC-HCD programme would enable them to build a strong foundation in both knowledge and practical skills, adding that there was a clear pathway to employment for high-performing trainees.
He said young graduates seeking to benefit from similar trainings for oil and gas industry-related jobs could register on the NCDMB’s NOGIC JQS Portal statutorily established database for companies operating and providing services in the sector.
The training is provided by the Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN).
The Train 7 Project is expected to increase the production capacity of the NLNG Terminal by 35 percent, from the current 22 million metric tonnes per annum (mtpa) to 30 mtpa.
