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Cross River launches oil and gas training for 2,000 youths

Source: Punch Nigeria · 25 Sep 2026, 11:20 UTC
Cross River launches oil and gas training for 2,000 youths
Image: Punch Nigeria · original report

The Cross River State Government has started an oil and gas skills training programme for 2,000 young people. The initiative is part of the state’s human capital development agenda, according to the available report, which did not give further details about the training or its duration.

The Cross River State Government has commenced an oil and gas skills training programme for 2,000 youths. The programme is being conducted as part of the state government’s human capital development agenda, according to Punch Nigeria. The available report identified the oil and gas sector as the focus of the training but did not specify the skills being taught, the locations involved or the length of the programme.

It also did not provide details of the participants’ selection process, the government agencies delivering the training or the expected outcomes. The initiative nevertheless represents a state-backed effort to provide vocational training to young people in an industry identified by the government for the programme.

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