The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited have launched a 12-month technical training programme for 60 young Nigerians at Nigeria Machine Tools Limited in Osogbo, Osun State.
The initiative aims to prepare participants for careers in the oil and gas sector by developing specialised engineering and technical skills.
The programme is part of the Nigerian Content Human Capacity Development (NC HCD) Training Programme for Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited’s EPU Phase 2 Gas Development Project, according to a statement signed by Obinna Ezeobi, PhD, General Manager of NCDMB’s Corporate Communications Division.
Participants will receive training in engineering design, fitter machining, conventional machine-tool operations, programming, computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing (CAM), electrical and mechanical maintenance, and document control.
Structured over 12 months, the programme is said to combine six months of intensive classroom instruction with six months of supervised on-the-job training in reputable companies. Graduates are expected to earn internationally recognized certifications upon completion.
At the official launch held at Nigeria Machine Tools Limited, Osogbo, Osun State, NCDMB’s Director of Capacity Building, Engr. Abayomi Bamidele, reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to bridging critical technical skills gaps in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
Represented by Mr. Tare Bufazi, Assistant Manager, Human Capacity Development, Bamidele described the initiative as a strategic intervention to address manpower shortages and prepare Nigerians for meaningful participation across the oil and gas value chain.
“The importance of this programme cannot be overstated,” he noted, revealing that the 60 trainees, comprising 33 graduates and 27 vocational trainees, would undergo specialized training tailored to industry needs. He emphasized that NCDMB’s mission extends beyond promoting local participation to building the technical capabilities required to sustain the sector.
Human capacity development, he stressed, is central to strengthening local content, creating opportunities, and advancing the Federal Government’s industrialization agenda.
Bamidele urged participants to approach the programme with discipline and commitment, highlighting that it offers more than certificates, it builds practical competence and professional experience for long-term careers.
He also acknowledged the contributions of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Seflam SGL, and Nigeria Machine Tools, whose collaboration made the initiative possible.
Speaking on behalf of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Mr. Richard Oyiborhor, Interface and Integration Manager for the NLNG Supply Project, reiterated the company’s dedication to nurturing Nigerian talent and strengthening local capabilities.
He commended NCDMB’s leadership in advancing Nigerian content and praised the partnership with Seflam SGL and Nigeria Machine Tools as a vital step in developing the nation’s industrial workforce.
Mrs. Bisola Agboluaje, Senior Manager, Business Interface at Seflam SGL, congratulated the trainees and traced the programme’s origins to 2024, when NCDMB approved the training plans. She described the initiative as a forward-looking investment in Nigeria’s technical talent pool.
Nigeria Machine Tools’ Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Obehi Ojeagha, welcomed the participants and lauded the collaboration. She emphasized the institution’s 46-year legacy in supporting Nigeria’s industrial development and expressed confidence that the trainees would acquire the skills, discipline, and experience needed to contribute meaningfully to the oil and gas sector.
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