Bellazir Energy Limited, in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has concluded a training programme on fire alarm, gas detection, and access control technologies in Lagos.
The program focused on imparting industry-relevant skills to strengthen local capacity and enhance employability in the oil and gas sector. At least 50 trainees from various fields participated in the training session which came to a close on Friday, November 21, 2025.
Felix Omatsola Ogbe, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), reaffirmed the agency’s commitment of achieving sustainable development through capacity training.
Ogbe who was represented by Collins Emuobonuvie, the NCDMB Supervisor of Projects, added that building local content is central to achieving sustainable development in the country.
He said, “This training is not just another capacity-building initiative…but focus on job creation, youth empowerment, and sustainable economic growth through improved safety culture, technical competence, and local content development.
“The Fire Alarm, Gas Detection, and Access Control Technologies Training align perfectly with our mandate to develop a pool of competent Nigerians capable of taking up skilled roles across the energy value chain. It also strengthens our national capacity in industrial safety, risk mitigation, and facility protection.”
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While commending all the 50 trainees who have successfully completed the intensive programme, he added, “Your commitment, hard work, and enthusiasm throughout the training have been truly remarkable. You are now equipped with practical skills that position you to play an active role in enhancing safety systems, hazard detection, and acess control within Nigeria’s industrial and energy facilities.
In her remark, Christabel Aniemeka, the Chief Executive Officer of Bellazir Energy, said, “Over the past few days, you have not only been introduced to cutting-edge technologies but have also delved deep into the critical processes that underpin safety, security, and operational efficiency.
“This training, borne from the strategic collaboration between the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Bellazir Limited, is a testament to our shared commitment to capacity building and local content development.
She noted the skills acquired through fire alarm systems, calibrating sophisticated gas detectors, or deploying advanced access control solutions are vital.
“They are the tools that will empower you to safeguard lives, protect valuable assets, and ensure operational continuity in critical installations and infrastructures across Nigeria,” she added.
She urged the beneficiaries to take the knowledge and translate it into excellence in their respective fields. “Be the champions of safety and security. Apply the best practices you’ve learned. Be innovators and problem-solvers. Start businesses perhaps and be on the Forbes list per chance!
“Your journey of learning doesn’t end here. The technological landscape is constantly evolving. I encourage you to remain curious, seek continuous professional development, and utilize the networks you’ve built here,” she added.
