Kofi Amoa-Abban Announces First-of-Its-Kind Oil and Gas Survival Training Centre in Côte d’Ivoire

Ghanaian businessman and energy entrepreneur Dr Kofi Amoa-Abban has announced a major collaboration between Rigworld and the African Regional Safety Training Management (ARSTM) to establish a first-of-its-kind Oil and Gas Survival Training Centre in Côte d’Ivoire.

The initiative is aimed at strengthening safety standards across Africa’s oil and gas industry while developing skilled African professionals capable of meeting the sector’s growing demands.

The planned facility is expected to provide world-class survival and safety training for workers in the oil and gas sector. It will also contribute to building local capacity by equipping African talent with the practical skills and knowledge required to operate safely in challenging offshore and industrial environments.

The partnership between Rigworld and ARSTM represents a significant step towards expanding access to specialised industry training on the continent. It also reflects growing efforts to ensure that African countries develop the expertise and infrastructure needed to participate more actively in the global energy industry.

The centre will officially be unveiled at the upcoming SIREXE 2026 Oil and Gas Conference in Côte d’Ivoire, where details of the project are expected to receive attention from industry stakeholders and participants.

The announcement adds to the growing conversation about investment in African skills development, workplace safety and local participation in the energy sector.

Through the collaboration, Rigworld and ARSTM are seeking to contribute to a stronger training environment that supports the future of Africa’s oil and gas industry.

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