Senator Dafinone Flags Off Three Week Rigging, Scaffolding Training for Delta Central Youths

Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has officially flagged off a three week capacity building programme on rigging and scaffolding for youths across Delta Central in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board.

The training programme, aimed at equipping participants with practical technical skills for employment in the oil and gas and construction sectors, places emphasis on employability, safety competence, and self reliance.

Speaking through his Chief of Staff, Olorogun Barr. Adelabu Bojor, at the flag-off ceremony held on May 25, 2026, at the Petroleum Training Institute Conference Hall, Effurun, Senator Dafinone said the initiative reflects a deliberate investment in human capital development across Delta Central.

Bojor explained that the training focuses on rigging and scaffolding, describing both as critical technical skills required in industrial operations, construction projects, and oil and gas installations.

According to him, the programme was designed to reduce dependency among youths by providing job ready skills capable of supporting long-term economic opportunities and self-sufficiency.

He noted that the initiative aligns with Senator Dafinone’s broader development agenda, which prioritises practical skill acquisition as a pathway to sustainable empowerment.

The event attracted stakeholders, dignitaries, political representatives, and youths from various parts of Delta Central Senatorial District.

Also speaking, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, represented by Mr. Teddy Bai, commended Senator Dafinone for sponsoring the programme, describing it as a timely intervention to address manpower gaps in the industry.

Bai stated that the initiative aligns with the board’s mandate of developing local content capacity, noting that the oil and gas sector continues to experience shortages of industry-ready technical personnel despite the increasing number of graduates.

He explained that rigging and scaffolding are safety-sensitive skills required across fabrication yards, offshore platforms, and construction sites, stressing that the programme would help bridge the gap between certification and practical competence.

He further charged the training consultant, OROH Contractors Limited, to maintain high standards of professionalism, safety, and discipline throughout the programme, while urging participants to remain committed and focused during the exercise.

In his remarks, Chief Patrick Akamuvba, Senate Liaison Officer for Sapele Local Government Area, described the initiative as a major step toward strengthening human capital development in Delta Central.

Akamuvba noted that scaffolding and rigging skills are increasingly in demand across residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects, adding that the programme offers genuine employment opportunities for beneficiaries.

He advised participants to prioritise knowledge acquisition and certification over short-term material expectations, stressing that discipline and seriousness would determine their long-term success.

He also cautioned youths against social vices and distractions, urging them to remain focused in order to maximise the opportunities provided through the training programme.

One of the participants, Onosigho Oghenewaire, described the initiative as a life-changing opportunity and expressed confidence that the training would positively transform his future prospects.