Nigeria LNG Limited established the Bonny Vocational Centre in 2004 in line with specific agreements with the Bonny Kingdom.
BVC is a vocational enterprise institution approved and accredited by relevant agencies and awarding bodies such as the Rivers State Ministry of Education, National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), National Business and Technical Examination Board (NABTEB), Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, City and Guilds of London Institute, and the Institute of Leadership and Management, London.
Since its inception, the Centre has trained 2102 beneficiaries in electrical installation, fabrication, welding and pipework, mechanical fitting, metal machining, painting, and decorating, among others. . Six hundred and ninety-four (694) of these have successfully completed and graduated with the Level 3 IVQ Advanced Diploma of the City & Guilds of London Institute. More than 91% of the graduates are currently either in employment, work placement, or pursuing further education.
