The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with Halliburton Energy Services, TotalEnergies and Hobark Consultants Services, on Thursday held the kick-off ceremony for the Well Testing Training Programme at Ave Maria International Academy, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe (FNSE, FIPS), represented by Mrs. Tarilate Teide-Bribena, Manager, HCD, NCDMB, reaffirmed the board’s commitment to human capital development and the deliberate closure of skills gaps in the oil and gas industry and related sectors.
She described the programme as a strategic and life-changing opportunity for beneficiaries and urged trainees to uphold professionalism and comply with global best practices throughout the training.
Teide-Bribena said the initiative aligns with NCDMB’s mandate.
The representative of TotalEnergies, Mr. Daniel Dents, reiterated the company’s commitment to empowerment of Nigerians and encouraged trainees to cooperate fully to ensure the success of the programme.
The ceremony also featured the administration of the oath to trainees, marking the formal commencement of the capacity-building programme.

