APA – Lagos (Nigeria)
The Cadet Sea Time Training Programme of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in partnership with the renowned maritime training school, Stoilic Shipping Ltd, has kicked off in Lagos.
The NCDMB’s initiative is aimed at strengthening local content development, increase employment prospects and increase the participation of Nigerians in the international maritime arena.
According to local media reports on Thursday, the training programme which kicked off on Tuesday, was conducted in Apapa, Lagos was attended by representatives of the NCDMB, Stoilic shipping, and the cadets.
It added that the Cadet Sea Time training Programme is offering 10 Nigerian cadets real-world experience and hands-on instruction aboard international vessels, giving them the practical skills and information required for a successful career in the maritime sector.
According to the report, the cadets are expected to receive extensive training in various elements of marine operations, safety protocols, navigation techniques, and industry best practices for 12 months.
“This hands-on learning will prepare them to effectively acquire their Certificate of Competence (COC) which will prepare them to effectively contribute to the sector and make a positive impact on the nation’s economy,” it added.
It quoted the Manager, Human Capacity Development, NCDMB, Mr. Timbiri Augustine, as saying that the training is part of the Board’s core mandates and that the project started some years ago and that more than 76 cadets had been trained so far.
The Managing Director of Stoilic Shipping Ltd, Mr. Lotanna Macfoy, who spoke at the event, commended the NCDMB for always seeking to develop the capacity of Nigerians in the maritime sector and other areas of the energy and related industries.
He assured that the programme would equip the cadets with skills to become the “best version of themselves” and urged them to be determined regardless of the challenges they would face in the programme.
According to him, the partnership with Stoilic supports the Board’s goal of fostering economic development and building sufficient and competent human capacities in all areas of the Nigerian oil and gas industry.
The cadets training is part of NCDMB’s enduring investments in the Nigerian maritime sector, which is a key component of the oil and gas industry and the training will contribute towards constructing a brighter future for the Nigerian marine landscape by investing in the development of young talents.
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Cadet Sea Time Training Programme of NCDMB kicks off in Lagos
