Lagos: A company, Alfa Designs Nigeria Ltd. (ADNL), has inaugurated a capacity-building programme focused on Green House Gas (GHG) emissions management for young Nigerian graduates. This strategic effort aims to promote sustainable development and enhance local participation in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. ADNL’s Group Managing Director, Mr. Fatai Quadri, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), stated that the initiative is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility and local content strategy.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the programme is designed to nurture a new generation of environmental professionals equipped with practical skills to tackle climate-related challenges. Mr. Quadri emphasized the importance of building indigenous capacity in emissions management, with the aim of empowering Nigerian youths to contribute both locally and globally to the fight against climate change.
Mr. Quadri highlighted that the programme’s objective is to develop a pool of Nigerian experts who can lead in managing emissions and offering practical solutions to environmental issues. The training is delivered through ADNL’s Centre for Emissions Reduction and Monitoring Solutions (ACFERMS), combining theoretical knowledge with field-based practice. Participants are taught carbon accounting, emissions tracking technologies, regulatory compliance, and environmental policy frameworks.
The programme incorporates global best practices and utilizes tools such as the EyeCGas 2.0 Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) camera, used to detect and quantify fugitive emissions in simulated real-world scenarios. So far, 13 young graduates have completed the programme, gaining insights into key local and international emissions regulations, including Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission guidelines, USEPA Appendix K Part 40, UNFCCC GHG Reporting Protocols, and the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 Framework.
ADNL has already achieved 100 percent compliance with USEPA Appendix K, setting a benchmark for regulatory adherence in the sector. Mr. Quadri disclosed that the company plans to take central control of the GHG management process over the next five years by developing a skilled team, enhancing research capabilities, and providing high-quality emissions data. With this foundation, ADNL aims to become the industry leader in Optical Gas Imaging and emissions monitoring.
Mr. Quadri projected that Nigeria could save significant revenue currently lost to uncontrolled leaks while ADNL supports oil and gas operators in strengthening asset integrity, eliminating substandard equipment, and improving project reliability. He concluded by stating that this initiative is more than just training; it marks the beginning of a movement toward a robust emissions management system in Nigeria, potentially outperforming many international counterparts within five years.
