Port Harcourt — As Nigeria’s most ambitious gas infrastructure project nears completion, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited have launched a new phase of hands-on training for 140 graduates under the Train 7 Human Capital Development Programme.
The trainees, who recently completed a 12-month foundational course in oil and gas disciplines, are now entering an intensive 3-month on-the-job training phase at NLNG’s Bonny Island plant in Rivers State. The $10 billion Train 7 Project, now 80% complete, is expected to redefine Nigeria’s LNG output and capacity.
🔎 What’s the Story?
The Advanced Nigerian Content Human Capital Development (NC-HCD) Programme was inaugurated this week with a focus on technical specializations including Turn Around Maintenance (TAM), commissioning, and real-time desktop engineering applications.
The initiative builds on earlier batches:
- 331 trainees under Batch A began in November 2024, training in engineering, HSE, QA/QC, welding, ICT, and more.
- 77 others in Batch B focused on data analytics, supply chain, and emerging digital skills.
“This programme is more than a milestone. It reflects our joint commitment to building world-class Nigerian professionals who will shape the future of our oil and gas industry,” said NCDMB’s HCD Manager, Mrs. Tarilate Teide-Bribena.
Why It Matters
The Train 7 project is not just about infrastructure—it’s a launchpad for deepening Nigeria’s local workforce capacity, especially as the sector demands higher specialization in advanced gas technology.
With 80% of the physical project completed, the demand for job-ready technical talent is surging—and this programme ensures that young Nigerians are ready to plug in.
“This is a reaffirmation of NLNG’s unwavering commitment to human capital development,” said NLNG’s GM of External Relations, Dr. Sophia Horsfall.
What They’re Learning
- Plant operations and commissioning
- Safety and quality control standards
- Engineering and fabrication techniques
- Digital oilfield technologies and data analytics
- Supply chain and asset lifecycle management
NaijaEnquirer Quick Take
From classrooms to control rooms—this is what Nigerian Content should look like.
As the Train 7 project nears the finish line, it’s reassuring to see the pipeline of human capital expanding alongside the steel.
The real energy transition may just be happening in the minds and hands of these 140 Nigerians.
