NLNG EMPOWERS NIGERIA: 103 JOIN VIBES PROGRAMME FOR SKILLS AND GROWTH
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–THE Nigeria LNG Limited has inducted 103 trainees into its Vocational Innovation Business and Empowerment Scheme (VIBES), promoting skills development and economic empowerment
This was contained in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Monday by the NLNG Manager, Corporate Communication and Public Affairs, Anne-Marie Palmer-Ikuku
Key Issues:
– _”The VIBES programme reflects NLNG’s long-standing commitment to sustainable development in our host communities.”_ – Sophia Horsfall, General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development
– Empowerment Focus: Trainees undergo capacity-building sessions and competitive pitching for business grants.
– _”Through targeted capacity building, access to innovative support, and enterprise development opportunities, we are strengthening the local economy.”_ – Sophia Horsfall
– Success Stories: 26 previous cohort graduates expanded operations, improved finances, and grew businesses.
– Growth Potential: Trainees to develop viable business proposals for grant support.
“The graduation of one cohort and the induction of another showcase the continuity of our investment in youth empowerment, innovation, and enterprise development as key drivers of inclusive growth.”
She added that VIBES represented a strategic intervention aligned with NLNG’s broader sustainable development objectives, saying, “The programme is designed to cultivate entrepreneurial capability and strengthen the networks required for emerging business leaders and community change-makers to thrive within their communities.”
Also speaking at the event, the Manager, Community Relations and Sustainable Development, Yemi Adeyemi, described the milestone as rewarding, noting the progress made by the graduating cohort.
Adeyemi said, “When we supported them last year, it was not only with training but also with grants to help strengthen their businesses.
“A year later, we can see the difference — businesses are expanding, ideas have moved beyond the planning stage, and the beneficiaries are more confident in managing their ventures. That is the essence of VIBES: practical support that helps people make real progress.”
VIBES is NLNG’s economic empowerment programme designed to equip young entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge, and support required to build sustainable livelihoods. Participants receive practical training in financial management, marketing, business strategy, and foundational legal principles, complemented by mentorship and advisory guidance from experienced professionals.
Economic empowerment remains a key component of NLNG’s broader sustainable development efforts, alongside education, infrastructure, and healthcare. Through VIBES, the company aims to support more young entrepreneurs in building viable businesses, creating economic value, and contributing meaningfully to the development of its host and pipeline communities across Rivers State.
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