Our Vision
To be a trusted partner in developing high-performing people and organizations through transformative learning and innovative capacity-building solutions.
Our story, purpose, values and leadership reflect a practical commitment to human capacity development and organisational performance.
Founded with a passion for learning, professional development and organisational excellence, DARL was established to help individuals and organizations build the knowledge, skills, mindset and capabilities required to perform effectively in an increasingly dynamic business environment.
Our foundation is built on over three decades of corporate and Oil & Gas industry experience, combined with expertise in Training, Consulting, Human Capacity Development, Leadership, Organizational Development and Human Behaviour. This unique blend of industry experience and people-development expertise enables us to understand both the operational realities organizations face and the human capabilities required to address them.
To be a trusted partner in developing high-performing people and organizations through transformative learning and innovative capacity-building solutions.
To provide practical, industry-relevant training and consulting solutions that build competence, strengthen leadership, enhance professional capability and deliver sustainable performance improvement.
We uphold high professional standards in our relationships, services and delivery, ensuring that every engagement reflects competence, responsibility and respect.
We conduct our business with honesty, transparency and accountability, building relationships founded on trust.
We are committed to delivering high-quality learning and consulting solutions that create meaningful value for our clients and participants.
We embrace new ideas, technologies and learning approaches that enable us to respond effectively to evolving workplace and industry needs.
We focus on outcomes. Our programmes and solutions are designed to translate learning into improved capability, workplace effectiveness and organisational performance.
We believe development never stops. We continuously strengthen our own knowledge and capabilities while encouraging individuals and organisations to embrace lifelong learning.
Abiola Soremekun is the CEO and Managing Director of David Almond Resources Limited (DARL), a Training, Consulting and Human Capacity Development company and member of the Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN). She is a seasoned Oil and Gas Professional with over 30 years of experience, a Trainer, Consultant, Human Capacity Development Specialist, Coach and Mentor.
Prior to transitioning into Training, Consulting and Human Capacity Development, Abiola built an extensive career in the Oil and Gas industry, where she worked across diverse functional areas, including Exploration, Finance, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Technical Liaison and Business Development. She continues to maintain an active presence within the oil and gas sector.
Her multidisciplinary corporate and industry experience has strengthened her ability to understand organisational challenges and to design and deliver practical learning and development interventions aimed at enhancing individual capability, leadership effectiveness, workforce performance and organisational excellence.
Her areas of training and development expertise include Oil and Gas Industry Knowledge; Professional and Workplace Skills; Corporate Planning and HR Strategy; Financial Literacy; Self-Awareness & Personal Development; and Mental Health & Psychological Wellbeing. She is particularly passionate about developing professionals and organizations through practical, engaging and outcome-focused learning interventions that translate knowledge into improved workplace performance.

“Continuous professional development is one of the most critical factors in attracting, engaging and retaining top talent.”
Abiola SoremekunCEO / Managing Director



























