Dorman Long, NCDMB Develop Local Capacity, Graduate 83

Beneficiaries of Stream two of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Human Capacity Development Initiative Training (HCDIT) facilitated by Dorman Long Engineering Limited graduated recently. This batch of trainees was trained in Welding Techniques, Health, Safety and Environment Management. At the graduation ceremony held at the Dorman Long facility at Agege, the 83 graduands were presented with certificates and charged to capitalise on the knowledge gained in order to better maximise opportunities in the job market.

In his opening remarks, NCDMB Monitoring Supervisor, Adike Kopiam explained that the NCDMB has a mandate to develop local capacity and position Nigerians to participate more effectively in the oil and gas industry. He further stated that with the support of responsible corporate organisations like Dorman Long Engineering Limited, their success rate continues to increase. Presently, there are about 20 training programmes being conducted across Nigeria as part of these efforts.

He expressed the gratitude of the NCDMB for the support of Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) in sponsoring the present training. He also commended Dorman Long especially for facilitating the training and dedicating three months to building the Nigerian youths On his part, General Manager Operations, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Prince Nwosa, explained that HHI’s commitment to the training programmes was hinged on the significant value added to the trainees.

He reminded the beneficiaries that the course content was designed to increase their competitiveness as skilled manpower. He advised the graduating trainees to continue improving and expanding their knowledge and skills as it would enhance their appeal to prospective employers.

In his remarks, Chairman of Dorman Long, Dr. Timi Austen-Peters, expressed delight at the success of the programme and the NCDMB, Hyundai and Chevron Nigeria Limited without which the programme would not have been possible.