NLNG, NCDMB Deepen Human Capital and Digital Inclusion with ICT Centre, Skills Training in Port Harcourt
In a powerful statement of corporate partnership and national development, the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) have jointly commissioned a remodelled ICT Centre and concluded a major Human Capital Development (HCD) Training Programme in Port Harcourt, Rivers State — underscoring their shared mission to build a digitally skilled, employable, and globally competitive Nigerian workforce.
The twin milestones — the commissioning of the Baptist High School ICT Centre and the close-out ceremony for the HCD Basic Training Programme — mark another chapter in the collaboration between two of Nigeria’s most development-focused institutions driving national content and technology-led inclusion.
Digital Infrastructure as a Catalyst for Transformation
The newly commissioned ICT Centre at Baptist High School represents more than an infrastructural upgrade; it is a strategic investment in Nigeria’s future digital economy.
Speaking on behalf of Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, Executive Secretary of NCDMB, the General Manager of Institutional Strengthening, Mr. Olugbenga Sheba, described the project as “a gateway to knowledge, innovation, and opportunity.”
“The remodelled ICT Centre is more than a building. It is a statement of belief that Nigerian students can learn coding, design, and innovation that connects them with the world. When equipped with the right tools, they can become creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs,” he said.
Mr. Sheba commended NLNG for its consistent partnership with NCDMB in advancing Nigerian Content objectives. He noted that the project demonstrates how public–private collaboration can accelerate inclusive growth and youth empowerment across Nigeria.
The ICT Centre includes:
- A 40-seater computer laboratory equipped with modern systems and high-speed internet;
- A 20KVA solar-powered inverter system ensuring uninterrupted learning;
- Renovated classrooms and administrative buildings; and
- Interactive digital smart boards designed to transform traditional teaching and enhance digital literacy among students and teachers.
Empowering Youth through Skills and Employability
In addition to the ICT Centre, both organisations celebrated the completion of the Human Capital Development (HCD) Basic Training Programme — a year-long initiative designed to strengthen Nigeria’s technical and professional base.
A total of 30 trainees successfully completed the intensive training, earning international certifications in key industry disciplines including:
- Engineering and Marine Operations,
- Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), and
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management.
The programme — structured under NCDMB’s Human Capacity Development Framework — aligns with national efforts to localize expertise and reduce dependence on foreign technical personnel in the oil, gas, and maritime sectors.
NLNG’s Long-Term Vision: Building Sustainable Communities
Representing NLNG, the company’s General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, Mrs. Sophia Horsfall, reaffirmed NLNG’s unwavering commitment to Nigerian Content development and inclusive education.
“This project is not just a regulatory requirement; it is an investment in people and progress. By upgrading Baptist High School’s learning infrastructure, we are creating an environment where young Nigerians can thrive in a technology-driven world,” she said.
Horsfall highlighted that the initiative aligns with NLNG’s corporate vision of delivering lasting value through education, skills acquisition, and community empowerment.
“We believe education and technology are twin pillars of sustainable development. The more we invest in human capacity today, the more resilient and innovative our nation becomes tomorrow,” she added.
Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Impact
The collaboration between NLNG and NCDMB reflects Nigeria’s growing model for industry-led human capital development.
Both organisations have continuously demonstrated how private-sector funding, guided by public policy, can yield measurable social impact in education, energy, and technology.
The partnership also reinforces the government’s Local Content mandate, particularly under the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, which emphasizes the integration of Nigerian talent and resources into all facets of the industry.
Through initiatives like these, NLNG and NCDMB are helping to shape a national knowledge economy, one where innovation, skills, and infrastructure converge to create sustainable prosperity.
A Blueprint for the Future
The Port Harcourt interventions — from the solar-powered ICT centre to the certified vocational graduates — represent a scalable blueprint for youth empowerment and education across Nigeria.
As the nation seeks to diversify its economy and deepen digital inclusion, these initiatives showcase how collaboration between major corporations and government agencies can transform local communities into hubs of innovation and enterprise.
In the words of one industry analyst:
“What NLNG and NCDMB are doing is redefining corporate social responsibility into national human capital investment. This is how to build a truly knowledge-driven Nigeria.”
