Ibe Kachikwu Leads PTDF’s C’ttee to Revive P’Harcourt Skills Centre
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has inaugurated a high-level committee to develop a framework for the full operationalisation of its Centre for Skills Development and Training (CSDT) in Port
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has launched a high-level committee in Abuja to revitalize the Centre for Skills Development and Training (CSDT) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The committee, led by Prof. Ibe Kachikwu, will review the centre's operations, create relevant training programs, and foster pathways for employment and entrepreneurship.
The initiative stems from a skills audit conducted by PTDF, which revealed critical shortages of skilled Nigerian technical personnel, especially at the technical and middle-management levels in the oil and gas sector. Prof. Shuaibu Aliyu, PTDF's Executive Secretary, highlighted that the centre is nearly 98% complete, with key facilities like an administrative building, library, hostels, and a canteen.
The committee aims to address existing gaps and bring the facility to full operational capacity. Kachikwu emphasized that skills development is crucial for economic growth, local participation in the energy industry, and Africa's effective engagement in the global energy transition.
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