Seventy young professionals have completed the NLNG Train 7 Human Capacity Development Basic Training Programme after an intensive one-year training.
The programme focused on Data Analysis and Supply Chain Management, equipping participants with skills needed for today’s energy industry.
NLNG said the achievement reflects its commitment to building a skilled workforce and strengthening Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global energy sector.
Apart from their core disciplines, participants received training in several oil and gas support areas.
These included health, safety and environment, business management, information technology, document management, and Nigerian content awareness.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony, NLNG General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, Sophia Horsfall, described the programme as a major investment in human capital development.
She said the graduates had acquired the knowledge, discipline, and character needed to excel in their careers.
Horsfall urged them to recognise their role as beneficiaries of a national investment and apply their skills with integrity and professionalism.
“You started this journey as candidates, and today, we are showing you off as professionals,” she said.
“From here, I urge you to continue to demonstrate the discipline you have learnt and never forget that you are the dividends of a national investment.”
Project Director of the NLNG Train 7 Project, Ali Uwais, said the initiative highlighted the success of collaboration between NLNG and NCDMB.
According to him, the partnership has helped address critical skills gaps in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
Uwais revealed that a total of 401 trainees graduated across Batch 1 and Batch 2 of the programme.
He encouraged the graduates to embrace innovation and continuous learning in an industry driven by rapid technological advancement.
“The success of this programme is a testament to the effective collaboration of NCDMB and NLNG to close competency gaps in relevant industry skills,” he said.
He also commended the Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria for maintaining training standards and ensuring quality delivery.
Representing the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, General Manager, Human Capacity Development, Alexis Emelle, praised the partnership between NCDMB and NLNG.
She described the training initiative as a practical example of implementing the board’s Human Capital Development Guideline 2020.
According to Emelle, the guideline requires major oil and gas projects to support the training and empowerment of Nigerians.
She noted that the Train 7 Project, one of Africa’s largest gas infrastructure developments, has created employment opportunities and enhanced local capacity.
Emelle said the programme provided participants with hands-on experience on a live LNG project.
She explained that the exposure complemented their academic training and theoretical knowledge.
“The training provided hands-on experience on a live LNG project, complementing the trainees’ academic and theoretical knowledge,” she said.
“It also exposed them to specialized advanced technical disciplines, project management, health and safety, and emerging technologies critical to the future of the industry.”
The graduation ceremony formally concluded the NLNG Train 7 Human Capacity Development Basic Training Programme.
Seventy participants graduated from Batch 2, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 401.
NLNG said the initiative has expanded Nigeria’s pool of skilled professionals across technical, safety, business, and professional fields within the oil and gas value chain.
