Alfa Designs Nigeria Ltd. (ADNL) has unveiled a capacity-building programme aimed at equipping young Nigerian graduates with practical skills in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management. The initiative marks a major stride toward promoting sustainable development and enhancing local content participation in the nation’s oil and gas sector.
Speaking during the programme’s inauguration in Lagos on Tuesday, the Group Managing Director of ADNL, Mr. Fatai Quadri, described the initiative as a strategic component of the company’s corporate social responsibility and local content drive. He said the training was designed to nurture a new generation of environmental professionals capable of addressing climate-related challenges both locally and globally.
“Our objective is to develop a pool of Nigerian experts who can lead in managing emissions and offer practical solutions to environmental issues. This goes beyond Nigeria — it’s about building global competence,” Quadri said.
The training, delivered through the company’s Centre for Emissions Reduction and Monitoring Solutions (ACFERMS), integrates classroom instruction with field-based experience. Participants are being trained in carbon accounting, emissions tracking technologies, regulatory compliance, and environmental policy frameworks.
According to Quadri, the programme adopts global best practices and utilises advanced tools such as the EyeCGas 2.0 Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) camera.
He further disclosed that ADNL aims to take central control of GHG management in the country within the next five years by developing a highly skilled workforce, expanding research capabilities, and delivering reliable emissions data.
“With this foundation, we aim to become the industry leader in Optical Gas Imaging and emissions monitoring,” he stated.
Quadri projected that improved emissions management could help Nigeria recover substantial revenue currently lost to uncontrolled leaks. He added that the initiative would also assist oil and gas operators in enhancing asset integrity, eliminating substandard equipment, and boosting overall project reliability.
“This is more than just training — it is the beginning of a movement. In five years, we envision a Nigeria with a robust emissions management system, outperforming many of its international counterparts,” he concluded.
