NCDMB Reaffirms Commitment to Local Capacity Development in Oil and Gas Sector
By Jonah Fubara, YENAGOA – The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to building local capacity in the oil and gas industry, following the successful graduation of 20 trainees under the Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited/H&W Energy Limited Human Capital Development (HCD) Training Programme.
The close-out ceremony, held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, was organised under the Nigerian Content Human Capital Development (NC-HCD) Initiative.
Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the NCDMB Executive Secretary, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, FNSE, the Manager of Human Capacity Development, Mrs. Tarilate Teide-Bribena, stressed the importance of equipping young Nigerians with industry-relevant skills, professional certifications and practical experience to enhance their employability and participation in the oil and gas sector.
She disclosed that all 20 trainees successfully completed the 12-month programme, which combined classroom instruction with on-the-job training across several disciplines.
These included engineering, procurement, project planning, safety, contract management, mechanical maintenance, information and communications technology (ICT), among other relevant areas.
The Executive Secretary commended Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited for fulfilling its human capital development obligations and acknowledged H&W Energy Limited for delivering the programme in collaboration with its training partners.
He urged the graduates to embrace continuous learning, innovation, safety and professionalism as they begin their careers in the industry.
Ogbe also charged them to serve as worthy ambassadors of Nigerian Content, applying the knowledge and skills acquired to contribute meaningfully to the development of the oil and gas sector.
The programme underscores the importance of sustained investment in human capital development as a strategy for strengthening local expertise, creating opportunities for young Nigerians and advancing indigenous participation in the nation’s oil and gas industry.
