NCDMB, others raise support for engineers

The Nigerian Content and Development Monitoring board (NCDMB) in collaboration with the Lagos Energy Academy (LEA), AOS Orwell, and Siemens are organizing a smart electrical engineering training initiative for engineers across the country.

The training, is targeted at young Nigerian engineers seeking professional development in order to bridge the gap between theories, and experience and set up engineers for successful careers.

The programme, which runs for six months, also provides participants with a solid foundation in electrical and electronics theory and practices.

It combines classroombased teaching approach, hands-on, practical training with internship and on-thejob training.

The Executive Secretary, NCDMB, Simbi Wabote while addressing the participants at the LEA in Lagos recently, noted that the initiative which marks the beginning of a revised approach to training in the oil and gas industry was part of the board’s 10- year strategic road map.

“I am delighted about this training as it is part of NCDMB’S capacity building efforts towards maximizing utilization of Nigerian human resources. I am happy that in the course of this training, our partners would include soft skills, personal and professional effectiveness, which are very important in delivering, value. International certification is the main thrust of the training and we are glad Siemens certifies it.

As the nation moves towards realisation of the provision of 24/7 electricity, the programme is our own contribution to this effort from the perspective of provision of skills, human resources, it also speaks for push for Sectorial linkages in the other sectors such as ICT, Construction and power.”

“In our strategy we look at the end game before we start the journey in itself, the commitment to retain and secure employment for at least 60 per cent of the beneficiaries’ is a big component of this new training model by the board, he said.

On his part, the Managing Director, AOS Orwell, Mr. Femi Omotayo explained that it is a solution that everybody should replicate as it marks the beginning to solve a long term problem in Nigeria.