{
  "id": 15672846,
  "title": "SEEPCO Trains 35 A’Ibom Youths on Underwater Welding",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/seepco-trains-35-aibom-youths-on-underwater-welding",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T23:33:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/seepco-trains-35-aibom-youths-on-underwater-welding/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stereo Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) has invested in a specialized underwater welding training program for 35 youths from the 31 local government areas of Akwa Ibom state. The 20-week course is a prestigious, technically demanding, and costly training opportunity in the marine and offshore industries. At the program's inauguration, Frank Archibong, the Dean of Commissioners and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, praised SEEPCO for investing in young people. This investment is aimed at improving prospects and strengthening local technical capacity. Fabian Ebri, the Senior Base Manager of Sumedha Energy Limited, SEEPCO's Joint Venture arm, described the program as a significant investment in specialized skills development. He urged the trainees to maintain dedication, uphold professional standards, prioritize safety requirements, and make the most of this opportunity.",
  "summary": "Peter Uzoho Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) has sponsored a 20-week highly specialised underwater welding training programme for the first batch of youths in 31 local",
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}