The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, in partnership with Renaissance Africa Energy, Beam Energy, and Hamaston Limited, has launched a specialised training programme for six Nigerian graduates under the Community Electrification Interdependent Project.

According to a statement by NCDMB, the programme kicked off Tuesday at Hamaston Limited’s headquarters on Ogbatai Street, Woji, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, with a formal ceremony attended by representatives of all the partner organisations.

Speaking on behalf of the Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Felix Ogbe, the Board’s Manager of Human Capacity Development, Mrs Tarilate Biribena, described the initiative as “a strategic intervention under NCDMB’s Project-Based Human Capital Development framework.”

Ogbe explained that the programme is designed to bridge critical skills gaps and strengthen local technical capacity in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.

According to him, the training is aimed at producing “confident, competent and industry-ready professionals” and aligns with the board’s 10-Year Strategic Roadmap, where technical capability development remains a core pillar.

Addressing the trainees, Ogbe urged them to demonstrate “discipline, focus and resilience”, emphasising that the knowledge and tools acquired during the programme are meant to drive value creation and excellence across the industry.

He also described the initiative as “a platform to nurture future industrialists, innovators, and change agents who will help close Nigeria’s skills gap locally.”

Representatives of Beam Energy and Renaissance Africa Energy reaffirmed their commitment to the programme, encouraging both trainees and facilitators to ensure high-quality engagement and outcomes.

According to the statement, the representatives assured the participants of continuous support throughout the training period, urging them to make the opportunity count by contributing tangible value to the country.