FEZZAN-AKK/NNPC 2021 Skill Acquisition Programme For Young Nigerians

Published: 22 Mar 2021 8,682 views

The Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) pipeline is a 614km-long natural gas pipeline being developed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

This programme is expected to train over 500 eligible applicants over a period of 2 years.

The AKK Skill Acquisition Programme is to be done in partnership with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) through the AKK Gas Pipeline Project Office. We are assisted technically by, Inspection and Tests limited and Gabson Professional Safety School. The Nigerian Institute of welding and Institute of Safety professionals of Nigeria are the awarding bodies.

FEZZAN-AKK/NNPC Skill Acquisition Programme

Application Deadline	March 29, 2021
Country to study	Nigeria
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	FEZZAN
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of FEZZAN-AKK/NNPC Skill Acquisition Programme

AKK Skill Acquisition Programme is a 2 year CSR project available to Youths and Students of the Tertiary Institutions. The programme aims to expand the availability of local skills in Technical and Management related areas of the Oil & Gas Industry.

The programme will also develop the capacity of institutions of higher learning in Engineering and Management related fields of the oil & gas sector.

Requirements for FEZZAN-AKK/NNPC Skill Acquisition Programme

Applicants that meet the following criteria may wish to apply;

1. Applicants must be between the ages of 18-35 years 
2. Applicants must be indigenous youth of communities or tertiary institutions along the route of the pipeline and environs
3. Applicants are required to present a satisfactory fitness report from a recognised government medical institution 
4. Applicants must have an active Bank account
5. Applicants must have access to an active valid email address and a mobile phone 
6. Qualification
   1. Minimum of Secondary School Leaving Certificates (Welding & Scaffolding )
   2. Minimum of National Diploma Certificate in Engineering or physical Sciences 
   3. A minimum of HND in Engineering or physical Sciences 

Selection Process

Training Phase

The AKK Skill Acquisition Programme will happen in two phases. Each stage will have multiple batches for a proper training process.

Phase one: This is will cover technical artisan skills in the following fields;

1. Welding

2. Scaffolding

3. Pipe Fitting

4. Non Destructive Examination.

Application Documents

1. Indigeneship certificate

2. Curriculum Vitae “CV”

3. Reference Letters

4. Certificate of Medical Fitness

5. Evidence of Admission if your are currently a student

Application Deadline

March 29, 2021

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to FEZZAN on akk.fezzan.ng to apply