Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has announced the opening of applications for its Oil and Gas Field Readiness Training Program, aimed at equipping young Nigerians with vital skills for emerging opportunities in the oil and gas industry.
The initiative comes as part of the board’s Human Capital Development (HCD) Program, designed to train over 10,000 young graduates and technicians in the top 10 high-demand skills across the sector. According to the NCDMB, the program is spurred by renewed investments and new projects in the Nigerian oil and gas industry following President Bola Tinubu’s directives to drive growth and employment in the sector.
“The NCDMB is empowering young Nigerians through specialized training in top 10 high-demand Oil & Gas skills, to position them for opportunities and employment in the new projects being rolled out in the Nigerian oil and gas industry,” the board stated.
The training will run for a minimum of 12 months, with some programs extending longer. It will cover four key segments, including classroom training, laboratory or workshop practicals, and skills certifications. A key feature of the program is hands-on work experience, which includes a minimum of six months of on-the-job training (OJT) conducted in collaboration with service companies to ensure participants gain real field exposure.
The top 10 skill areas under the program include Sub-Sea Engineering, Underwater Welding Engineering, Control and Automation Engineering, Drilling Engineering, Helicopter Piloting, Marine Operations, Production and Maintenance Engineering, QA/QC Engineering (NDT 1–3), Geoscience Engineering, and Digitization and Digitalization involving AI, IoT, and Drones.
Participation is open to Nigerians under 35 years old who hold OND, HND, or BSc qualifications in disciplines such as Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, Gas, Welding, and Metallurgy. Other eligible fields include Geology, Geophysics, Computer Science, and other science-related disciplines.
Interested applicants are to apply through the NOGIC JQS portal at www.nogicjqs.gov.ng. New applicants must create an account and update their academic records before registering for the program. Individuals with incomplete profiles are required to complete their details before applying, while those with complete profiles can proceed directly to registration. Applicants may select up to three preferred skill areas under the program.