
Oando Energy Resources Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Oando Plc, has partnered with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to launch a 12-month drilling training programme for young Nigerians. According to ThisDay Live, the initiative targets the development of technical skills and host community development, with participants set to undergo both classroom instruction and on-the-job training as part of the scheme.
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