Investing in people — building a skilled, safety-conscious, and innovation-driven team to power our refinery operations.
We invest in training and skill development to build a highly competent workforce. Our team undergoes rigorous training in refining operations, safety protocols, and quality assurance — ensuring efficiency, innovation, and adherence to industry best practices.
| Programme | Target Group | Delivery Mode | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refinery Operations Induction | All new operational staff | In-house, hands-on | Safe onboarding and process familiarity |
| HSE Certification | All employees | Classroom + field drills | Zero-incident culture and regulatory compliance |
| Process Engineering Training | Technical / engineering team | On-site + external courses | Optimized refining performance |
| Leadership & Management Development | Supervisors and managers | Workshops and mentoring | Strong operational leadership pipeline |
| Quality Assurance Training | Lab and QC personnel | Lab-based + ASTM certification | Consistent product quality and compliance |
Trained refinery operators, shift supervisors, and control room technicians responsible for day-to-day production activities.
Process engineers, instrumentation technicians, and mechanical maintenance staff ensuring equipment reliability and uptime.
Dedicated safety officers and environmental monitors enforcing compliance, conducting drills, and managing incident response.
Certified lab analysts and quality control personnel performing testing, certification, and compliance documentation.
| Initiative | Target | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Host Community Employment | Minimum 40% of operational roles | Direct economic empowerment for Ajagbodudu and surrounding communities |
| Graduate Trainee Programme | Fresh engineering graduates | Builds local technical talent pipeline for the energy sector |
| Vocational & Technical Training | Youth from host communities | Skills development in welding, pipefitting, and instrumentation |
| NCDMB Compliance | All contractor engagements | Meets Nigerian Content Development requirements |
Recruit core technical team; complete full HSE induction and refinery familiarisation training before operations begin.
Deploy continuous on-the-job training, shift performance reviews, and quarterly competency assessments across all departments.
Launch graduate trainee programme, partner with tertiary institutions, and develop succession planning for senior technical roles.
MB Refinery believes that operational excellence begins with people. By investing in rigorous training, competitive welfare, and community inclusion, we build a workforce that is skilled, motivated, and deeply committed to our mission of sustainable energy production.