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By Sunday Ani
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with Ofy Multi Dynamics Limited, has concluded a two-week intensive training and empowerment programme on Electricity Meter Repairs and Electrical Distribution Switchgear for 50 beneficiaries in Lagos.
The training, which was held from July 13 to July 24 in Lagos was designed to equip Nigerians with practical, industry-relevant skills in line with the NCDMB’s mandate to deepen local capacity and promote Nigerian content in the power and energy sector.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, representatives of the OFY Multi Dynamics said the programme was part of the ongoing efforts to bridge the skills gap in electricity distribution and metering, while creating sustainable employment opportunities for the youths.
Participants were trained on fault diagnosis, repair and calibration of single-phase and three-phase electricity meters, installation and maintenance of electrical distribution switchgear, safety procedures and best practices in line with industry and regulatory standards.
The programme adopted a 70 percent practical, 30 percent theory approach. Beneficiaries received hands-on experience using modern tools and equipment, alongside classroom sessions on electrical principles, safety and customer service in the power sector. Some of the participants expressed gratitude to NCDMB and Ofy Multi
Dynamics, describing the training as life-changing and a direct pathway to self-employment and jobs in DISCOS and other power sector companies.
The completion of this programme brings to 50 the number of skilled technicians now available in Lagos to support meter repairs and electrical distribution operations, further strengthening Nigerian content in the energy sector.
