A new two-week training programme has equipped 120 youths and local business owners from Bayelsa State with practical skills to take an active role in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
Organised by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and delivered by Tenacles Resource Limited, the initiative combined an online orientation with physical sessions in Yenagoa. The programme is designed to place local talent and indigenous businesses at the helm of their own economic growth.
“We have been implementing a two-week Oil and Gas Logistics and SMEs Readiness Development Programme on behalf of the NCDMB to empower youths and indigenous businesses from Bayelsa State,” said Tonye Briggs, Executive Director of Tenacles Resource Limited, at the closing ceremony in Yenagoa on Saturday.
The training commenced with an online screening to set direction before progressing to hands-on learning. “The participants have been equipped with knowledge on engaging operators, meeting compliance standards and identifying opportunities within the logistics and inventory space,” Briggs explained.
The empowerment initiative extends beyond the classroom. “We have also registered them on the NCDMB portal and established a four-month coaching platform to expose them to opportunities and support their growth,” Briggs said.
All participants are now registered on the NCDMB portal and will receive four months of mentorship, including access to job vacancies, business leads and industry updates.
