GEIL, NCDMB Give Reasons for Oil, Gas Engineering Training in Nigeria

Raheem Akingbolu

Green Energy International Limited and its collaborative partners, Lekoil Oil & Gas Investment Limited and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, have given reasons for inaugurating a training initiative aimed at bolstering expertise in oil and gas engineering.

According to a statement by the company, the programme aims to address skills gaps in the industry, with a focus on the engineering sector, in compliance with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Content Development Act.

The energy firm noted that the training aimed to equip participants with the necessary skill sets to meet the increasing demands of the industry.

It added that the inaugural session, held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, marked the commencement of the initiative.

The Government Relations Manager at GEIL, Fatimah Amate, said the training, conducted by the Dexterous Applied Training Institute, would cater to individuals from diverse backgrounds across various geopolitical zones.

“Participants will undergo intensive training in areas including piping engineering, safety engineering, electrical engineering, and health and safety in the workplace, among others,” she stated.

Also commenting, two directors of GEIL; HRH Spriff Serena-Dokubo and Dr Lyb Udochu, noted that the company’s commitment to the development of the oil and gas industry cannot be overemphasised.

Serena-Dokubo stated, “The top 5 performing trainees will 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.

One of the beneficiaries of the training, 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.

He said, “The programme would provide us with the required skills to be employable in the oil and gas industry and be more valuable to society.”