{
  "id": 8843881,
  "title": "NCDMB, Tommorow Africa train 200 youths in oil and gas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/ncdmb-tommorow-africa-train-200-youths-in-oil-and-gas",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-21T04:10:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/ncdmb-tommorow-africa-train-200-youths-in-oil-and-gas/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with Tommorow Africa Limited, has completed training 200 Nigerian youths through its Community-Based Oil and Gas Enterprise Development Programme. This initiative, aimed at enhancing entrepreneurial skills and encouraging local involvement in the oil and gas sector, took place in Abia and Akwa Ibom States, respectively, from August 25 to September 17, 2026. Each state received 100 participants, comprising young men, women, and individuals with disabilities, showcasing the program's commitment to inclusivity and community development.\n\nThe training, held over two weeks in each state, equipped participants with essential skills, industry knowledge, and resources necessary for establishing sustainable enterprises within the oil and gas value chain. Organizers emphasized the program's goal of bridging the gap between young people in host communities and economic opportunities in Nigeria's energy sector. Through this programme, participants received mentorship from industry experts, business development support, and access to valuable networks, alongside practical field experiences.\n\nEligibility for the program required applicants to be aged between 18 and 35, possess a minimum educational qualification of SSCE, NECO, or its equivalent, and be either male or female, with particular encouragement for female participation. The inclusion of persons with disabilities aimed to broaden access to economic opportunities and ensure that disadvantaged groups were not left out of skills acquisition and enterprise development initiatives.\n\nBeyond technical and entrepreneurial training, the program stressed identifying viable business opportunities, establishing sustainable enterprises, and developing solutions to economic and social challenges within communities. With 100 youths trained in Abia State and another 100 in Akwa Ibom State, the initiative aspires to create a pool of young entrepreneurs capable of applying their knowledge and practical experience across the oil and gas value chain. The partnership between NCDMB and Tommorow Africa Limited is expected to strengthen host communities by providing pathways for skills acquisition, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods. The broader objective of this collaboration is to empower communities, build local capacity, and develop enterprises that contribute to Nigeria's oil and gas sector and the overall economy.",
  "summary": "The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with Tommorow Africa Limited, has trained 200 young Nigerians under its Community-Based Oil and Gas Enterprise Development Programme, aimed at building entrepreneurial skills and strengthening local participation in the country’s oil and gas value chain. The capacity-building programme was conducted in Abia State from…",
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}