Gombe State Opens 200 Slots for Graduate and Artisan Upskilling Training in Oil and Gas Sector
The Gombe State Government has announced a major capacity-building initiative aimed at empowering young professionals and skilled artisans through a specialized training programme in the oil and gas sector.
The programme, coordinated by the Gombe State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in collaboration with its oil and gas consultant, is designed to strengthen local participation in the energy industry and enhance technical expertise within the state.
Available Training Categories and Slots
A total of 200 vacancies have been approved under two major categories:
1. Graduate Trainees – 100 Slots
Applicants must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields:
- Engineering
- Geosciences
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Environmental Sciences
Agriculture - Technical Sciences
Age Requirement: 21 to 35 years.
2. Artisan and Skilled Trades Trainees – 100 Slots
Candidates must have at least an SSCE certificate and verifiable trade skills in areas such as:
- Electrical works
- Mechanical trades
- Fabrication and welding
- Plumbing
- Other related technical skills
Age Requirement: 18 to 40 years.
Required Application Details
Interested candidates must include the following information in their applications:
- Full Name
- Gender
- Date of Birth
- Educational Qualification or Trade Certification
- Area of Specialization or Skill
Contact Information (Phone Number and Email Address) - Local Government Area
All applications should be formally addressed to the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
Submission Details
Applications must be submitted on or before Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
Office Address:
PMB 0186
Buba Shongo Quarters
Gombe
Gombe State
Official Email Addresses:
energyminerals.gme@gmail.com
energyminerals.gme@yahoo.com
The announcement was made by Adam Mohammed Kala, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to developing skilled manpower and increasing employment opportunities in the oil and gas sector.
This initiative reflects Gombe State’s broader strategy to build technical capacity, support youth empowerment, and position the state as a growing player in Nigeria’s energy value chain.
