Basra: The Deputy Governor of Basra for Labor and Social Affairs, Muhannad Abdul Rahim Al-Saad, has announced a commitment to train young people in the technical field of drilling oil wells, working in coordination with relevant authorities to achieve this objective.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Al-Saad highlighted the positive outcomes already emerging from the youth training programs offered by the Labor and Vocational Training Department. Despite the department’s recent establishment, these programs have shown promise in various sectors, thanks to coordination with the Basra local government.

Al-Saad further elaborated that the department is offering advanced training courses in areas such as fiber optic cable maintenance, solar energy, smart device maintenance, mechanics, electrical installations, and car maintenance. These courses are designed to meet the current demands of both the public and private sectors.

In addition, Al-Saad mentioned the involvement of international organizations in training youth across different fields, with a particular emphasis on oil well drilling. Efforts are underway to finalize the necessary administrative requirements and coordination with relevant authorities to launch this specialized training initiative.