Ghanaian Firm Rigworld Completes State-of-the-Art Oil & Gas Survival Training Centre in Côte d’Ivoir

Ghanaian oil and gas businessman Dr. Kofi Amoa-Abban has announced that Rigworld has successfully completed the construction of a state-of-the-art Oil and Gas Survival Training Centre in Côte d’Ivoire, describing the project as a landmark achievement for the future of oil and gas training in Africa.

The facility, according to Dr. Amoa-Abban, is designed to provide world-class survival and safety training for personnel working in the oil and gas industry, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to operate safely in offshore and onshore environments. The completion of the centre represents a significant milestone in the company’s expansion across the West African sub-region.

The announcement, covered by GHOneTV and the EIB Network, highlights Rigworld’s growing footprint in the energy sector and its commitment to raising the standard of industry training on the continent. The centre is expected to serve not only Côte d’Ivoire but also the wider African oil and gas market, positioning the region as a hub for specialised energy training.

Dr. Amoa-Abban’s disclosure underscores the increasing role of African-owned companies in delivering critical infrastructure for the energy industry. The project is being viewed as a testament to the capacity of indigenous firms to execute complex, high-specification projects that meet international standards.

Industry watchers say the new training centre could help reduce the reliance on overseas facilities for oil and gas survival training, thereby saving costs and building local expertise. It is also expected to create employment opportunities and contribute to the development of a skilled workforce for the region’s growing energy sector.

The completion of the facility has been welcomed as a positive development for Africa’s oil and gas industry, with stakeholders noting that investments in training and safety infrastructure are essential for the sustainable growth of the sector.