The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), through its Capacity Building Division (CBD), has successfully concluded the Human Capacity Development (HCD) training programme in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Levels I and II for 30 Nigerians, reaffirming its commitment to developing globally competitive indigenous manpower for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
The close-out ceremony, held on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Skills Development Centre, East-West Road, Roumudara, Port Harcourt, marked the successful completion of the intensive technical training facilitated by the Board in partnership with Gennesaret Resources Nigeria Limited.
Delivering the keynote address, the General Manager, Human Capital Development, Ms. Alexis Emelle, charged the graduates to maximize the knowledge and skills acquired during the programme by becoming valuable contributors to the nation’s oil and gas industry.
She noted that the Board had made a deliberate investment in their future by equipping them with internationally recognised technical competencies, entrepreneurship knowledge, and employability skills, stressing that the responsibility now rests with the beneficiaries to translate those opportunities into meaningful careers and enterprises.
According to the NCDMB official, the Board has empowered the trainees with the requisite knowledge, technical skills and professional tools to function effectively as Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Engineers, Pipeline Inspection Engineers, Safety Inspection Engineers and Non-Destructive Testing professionals.
She encouraged the graduates to pursue higher professional qualifications, including NDT Level III certification, through personal initiative while leveraging the international certifications earned during the programme to secure employment or establish viable businesses.
Ms. Emelle further emphasized that the Board deliberately incorporated entrepreneurship, personal development and employability training into the curriculum to prepare participants not only for paid employment but also for self-reliance and business creation.
She also commended the female participants for embracing highly technical career paths traditionally dominated by men, describing their participation as a reflection of the Board’s commitment to gender inclusion and equal opportunities within Nigeria’s energy sector.
Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Gennesaret Resources Nigeria Limited, Mr. Akinwale Esho, disclosed that the programme commenced with a kick-off ceremony on March 17, 2026, while technical training began on March 23, 2026.
He explained that although the programme was designed for 30 participants, one participant did not report for the training while another withdrew due to health challenges. Of the remaining trainees, one was temporarily absent on emergency leave but was expected to complete the programme, resulting in 28 participants successfully qualifying for certification.
Mr. Esho stated that participants underwent intensive classroom and practical instruction in Visual Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Liquid Penetrant Testing, Radiographic Testing, Radiographic Film Interpretation and Ultrasonic Testing at both NDT Levels I and II.
The programme also featured entrepreneurship development, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), presentation and communication skills, as well as extensive practical on-the-job training designed to expose participants to real industry applications.
According to him, the comprehensive package comprising 14 specialised courses positions the graduates for immediate employment across several technical disciplines within the oil and gas industry, including pipeline inspection, fabrication inspection, QA/QC, engineering inspection and related fields.
He added that approximately 80 per cent of the certificates awarded are internationally recognised, while the NDT Level I and II certifications remain valid for five years, subject to periodic revalidation in accordance with international industry standards.
A major highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of certificates to participants who successfully completed the programme.
Three outstanding participants were honoured with the Most Distinguished Trainee Award in recognition of their exceptional academic performance and commitment throughout the programme. The award recipients were Amadi Marline, Kobani Mary Ndaa, and Gana Ebikonoboere Naomi.
Speaking on behalf of the graduating class during the vote of thanks, one of the award recipients, Amadi Marline, expressed profound appreciation to the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board for its unwavering commitment to championing local content development through strategic investment in indigenous capacity building.
He also commended Gennesaret Resources Nigeria Limited for its professionalism, dedication and quality instruction, noting that the training has equipped participants with globally relevant competencies required to make meaningful contributions to Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
The Human Capacity Development programme forms part of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board’s broader mandate of building indigenous technical capacity, enhancing local participation and creating sustainable employment opportunities within Nigeria’s oil and gas value chain.
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