By John Ikani
Crestech Engineering Ltd has been applauded by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) for its full support towards the capacity building and job creation objectives of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act.
Mr. Akintunde Adelana, Director, Monitoring and Evaluation NCDMB conveyed the commendation when he visited the firm on Thursday in Lagos in company with some staff of the Board.
Mr. Adelana stated that Crestech Engineering partnered with the Board to sustain the Nigerian Content Drive in Human Capacity Development by selecting four graduates from the NOGICJQS portal in September 2021 to undergo 12 months of training in Process Engineering Design, Electrical Engineering Design, and Civil/Structural Engineering.
He added that upon the completion of the training in September 2022, three out of the four trainees were absorbed into the employment of the company. He stated that the commendable action of Crestech Engineering fulfilled the objectives of the on-the-job training programme of the Board and contributes to meeting the targets of the Nigerian Content 10-year strategic roadmap.
Mr. Adelana charged other local and international service companies to emulate Crestech Engineering and support the NCDMB in developing critical capacities and creating employment opportunities in the oil and gas industry.
In his remarks, Mr. Olugbolahan Sobande, Managing Director of Crestech Engineering lauded the Board for the several achievements it had recorded and for the opportunity to contribute its quota towards developing Nigerian Content in the oil and gas industry.
