By Ndubuisi Micheal Obineme
The Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) is making headway in contributing to Nigerian local content by providing employment opportunities for Nigerian youths under the mentorship of expatriates in oil and gas free zones.
In a statement, Mr. Umana Okon Umana, MD and CEO of the OGFZA said that The Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority offers opportunities for technology transfer so that local population is trained in competitive and viable fields of specializations. Through technology transfer, Nigerian youths get equipped with the technical know-how to start off their enterprises within the customs territory.
“Our zones offer them the opportunities to acquire these skills through mentorship in paid employment, obviating the need to travel overseas for training,” Mr. Umana said
The Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) regulates and manages Nigeria’s Oil & Gas Export Free Zones. OGFZA is the only regulatory authority under the law of Nigeria to issue licenses and manage various enterprises that operate within the oil and gas free zones.
OGFZA also coordinates the activities of government agencies such as customs, police, immigration and similar offices in the free zones. It provides a One-Stop-Shop where all the critical agencies of government operate to enable efficient government service delivery to enterprises.