Government to prioritise training for success of oil and gas sector

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2024-10-31

WALVIS BAY, 30 October 2024 - Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope, Executive Director in the Ministry of Mines and Energy Penda Iithindi, Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes and Erongo RED (main sponsor) Chief Executive Officer Immanuel !Hanabeb among other stakeholders, cutting the ribbon which symbolises the official opening of he 16th edition of the Erongo Business and Tourism Exposition in Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

WALVIS BAY, 31 OCT (NAMPA) - The success of Namibia’s oil, gas, and green hydrogen future will depend on skilled labour, technological advancement, and robust infrastructure.
This is according to Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo, who said the government will therefore prioritise education and training initiatives in order to equip Namibians for roles in these sectors, aiming to secure employment opportunities that foster growth and leaders...

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