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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB)'s annual flagship event, the Practical Nigerian Content Forum will convene at the Nigerian Content Tower in Yenagoa from 1 to 4 December 2025. The event will unite industry stakeholders to advance Nigerian content implementation and expand opportunities for strategic collaboration. Organisations seeking to unlock exclusive business value as PNC 2025 sponsors may contact Benjamin Irekpita via +234 901 421 8872 for further information. See the flyer for details and watch this space for further information. #NCDMB #PNCNigeria

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) today held the close-out and graduation ceremony for trainees of the NDI Digitization Training Programme for the North Central Geo-Political Zone in Abuja, Nigeria. The NDI Training, an initiative of the NCDMB, spanned eight weeks and focused on digital skills development, impacting 180 youths across the six geopolitical zones of the country. Mr. Jonathan Njoku of the Research and Development Department, NCDMB, led other staff of the Board to the ceremony and presented certificates to the graduating trainees. NCDMB

Across discussions, participants highlighted vision, collaboration, and accountability as critical pillars for success, with stakeholders; including government, regulators, and industry partners, calling for sustained engagement to deliver tangible benefits for host communities. #NCDMB

The forum featured technical workshops and panel discussions focused on leadership, transparency, and inclusive development. During a session on strategic leadership, the General Manager, Zonal Coordination, Mr. Ifeanyi Ukoha, emphasized the role of community content guidelines in clearly defining responsibilities between host communities and operators, while encouraging trust-building as a foundation for sustainable outcomes. In a panel session, the General Manager, Corporate Communications, NCDMB, Dr. Obinna Ezeobi, stressed the need to move “from compliance to impact,” urging stakeholders to implement agreed resolutions, strengthen monitoring and evaluation, and deepen collaboration to achieve lasting results.

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable host community development, underscoring the importance of structured partnerships and strong governance frameworks. Speaking at the 2nd KEFFESO Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) Stakeholders’ Forum held at the Nigerian Content Tower, earlier today in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, the Executive Secretary, NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe (FNSE, FIPS), represented by the Director, Corporate Services, NCDMB, Dr. Abdulmalik Halilu, commended the collaboration between Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and First Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited as a model for aligning community, industry, and institutional priorities. He noted that the Petroleum Industry Act provides a transformative framework for Host Community Development Trusts, positioning them as accountable and well-structured vehicles for long-term socio-economic growth.

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Join the conversation on our next Nigerian Content Academy Series 2 featuring Engr. Tony Attah, MD/CEO Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited. #NCDMB

PHOTOS: Earlier today, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) was present at the Kick-off ceremony of the Nigerian Content Human Capacity Development (NC-HCD) Training Selection Test Result for Topline and Nexus Alliance held at Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Today marks a significant milestone as we kick off the Human Capacity Development Training Programme on Integrated Pipeline Pigging, Corrosion Control, and Monitoring. The keynote address was delivered by the Manager, Human Capacity Development, Mrs. Tarilate Bribena, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, FNSE. This initiative, led by NCDMB in partnership with Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited and Topline Limited, is more than just a training, it is a strategic investment in Nigeria’s future. Over the next 12 months, trainees will gain critical, industry-relevant skills aimed at strengthening our energy infrastructure and boosting local capacity in the oil and gas sector. We are proud to support a programme that empowers Nigerians, drives innovation, and contributes meaningfully to national development. #NCDMB

PHOTOS: The General Manager, Capacity Building Division of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Barr. Esueme Dan Kikile, yesterday participated in the close-out ceremony of the Nigerian Content Human Capacity Development Programme (NC-HCD) for the ANOH Gas Processing Company Limited (AGPL) and Pressure Control System Nigeria Limited (PCSNL) project, held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. #NCDMB

Photos from the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) one-day stakeholders Workshop on the upgrade of the Nigerian Content Development Fund (NCDF) Payment Portal, held earlier today in Warri, Delta State. #NCDMB

Earlier, the Acting Deputy Manager of NCCF, Engr Bright Amatoru, provided an overview of the forum’s activities, describing NCCF as a statutory collaborative platform established under Sections 57 and 58 of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act. He explained that since its establishment in 2014, the NCCF had been engaging stakeholders across 12 SWGs to identify industry gaps, develop solutions and implement targeted interventions. “Our function is to identify issues in the priority mapping and, beyond that, provide solutions through extensive stakeholder engagement,” Amatoru said. Highlighting key achievements, Amatoru pointed to the development of National Operational Standards to harmonise capacity development initiatives across SWGs, as well as the Marine Assets Listing System, designed to build a comprehensive database of marine assets in the oil and gas industry. He also referenced benchmarking studies in fabrication aimed at addressing scale gaps, alongside initiatives such as the Women in Oil and Gas Conference and mentorship workshop held earlier in the year in collaboration with the Diversity SWG. However, he acknowledged that the absence of a clearly defined strategic framework limited the forum’s ability to prioritise interventions effectively. “As of today, we have not had a very clear direction on how to select interventions. That clarity is critical as we align industry expectations with global best practices,” he said. The retreat forms part of efforts by NCDMB to develop a comprehensive NCCF strategic roadmap aligned with the Board’s 10-year strategic plan and broader industry expectations. Participants are expected to generate actionable ideas, refine governance structures and define a clear execution pathway that will enhance NCCF’s ability to deliver on its mandate within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.

PRESS RELEASE NCDMB leads NCCF overhaul, sets path for high-impact delivery The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commenced a strategic reset of the Nigerian Content Consultative Forum (NCCF), a key platform for facilitating information sharing and collaboration among key industry stakeholders and proposing interventions and policy changes. The goal of the reset is to deliver high-impact Nigerian content outcomes. At a two-day retreat and first half of the 2026 Steering Committee Meeting of the NCCF, the Board underscored the need for a clear, actionable roadmap to reposition the forum as a more effective driver of in-country capacity development in the oil and gas sector. Declaring the retreat open, the Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe described the session as a “defining moment” in the evolution of the NCCF, noting that while the forum had recorded steady growth since its inception, a more deliberate and strategic direction had become imperative. “The NCCF began as a vision, modest in structure but bold in intent. Today, we can confidently say that this baby has grown, nurtured by your dedication, strengthened by collaboration and sustained by our shared commitment to advancing Nigerian content,” he said. Represented by the Acting Director, Planning, Research and Statistics at NCDMB, the NCDMB boss stressed that progress must now be matched with intentional planning, urging stakeholders to focus on long-term impact. “This retreat is not just another meeting; it is a defining moment. We are here to reflect, interrogate our current realities and chart a clearer, more strategic path forward for the NCCF,” he added. He highlighted the baseline study conducted by Ernst & Young as a critical tool for benchmarking the forum against global best practices, identifying gaps and repositioning it for greater relevance. He noted, however, that transformation would depend on people, not just frameworks. “The success of the framework, policy guidelines and roadmap we seek to develop will depend on the quality of our engagement, the sincerity of our contributions and our willingness to think beyond silos,” Ogbe stated, urging participants to be deliberate, constructive and bold in their deliberations. Providing context for the retreat, Partner at EY and session facilitator, Mr Damilola Aloba, outlined three core objectives driving the engagement—strengthening aligned leadership on NCCF’s long-term direction; improving coordination between the Forum, its Sectoral Working Groups (SWGs) and NCDMB; and fostering shared ownership of its mission. “We want to strengthen aligned leadership on NCCF’s long-term direction and ensure clear expectations across NCDMB, the NCCF Secretariat and SWGs,” Aloba said. He added that the retreat would also enhance coordination frameworks to enable smoother implementation and more consistent stakeholder engagement, while ensuring a common understanding of execution responsibilities across the ecosystem. Aloba disclosed that stakeholder consultations and benchmarking analysis revealed key structural and operational gaps, including unclear strategic direction, delays in project approvals and limited clarity around post-idea decision-making. “The forum lacks clear strategic direction from NCDMB, creating uncertainty among SWGs regarding expectations and deliverables,” he noted, adding that “unrefined expectations and the absence of a supportive framework” further constrained performance. Other findings included budget limitations due to reliance on NCDMB as the sole funding source; weak project evaluation and tracking capacity; and the absence of defined criteria for assessing project viability and impact. Despite these challenges, he acknowledged strong commitment from SWG members, particularly in deploying time and financial resources towards capacity development initiatives across the oil and gas value chain.

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with the Nigerian Content Consultative Forum (NCCF) today, convened a strategic retreat aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s local content framework and charting a sustainable pathway for the oil and gas industry. The retreat brought together key stakeholders to review progress, assess challenges, and define actionable strategies for future growth. During the session, participants examined the impact of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act of 2010 (NOGICD) which has remained a cornerstone of Nigeria’s local content drive. Since its implementation, local content has increased significantly, rising from 5% to 56% between 2010 and 2024, with projections targeting 70% by 2027. Additionally, Nigerian ownership of oil and gas marine vessels has grown from 5% to 40%, while over 50,000 direct jobs have been created within the past 11 years. The initiative has also contributed in retaining approximately $8 billion annually in-country. Key initiatives highlighted include a $50 million R&D fund, modular refineries, FPSO infrastructure, oil and gas parks, and improved financing through the Nigerian Content Intervention Fund (NCIFund). The Petroleum Industry Act has further strengthened governance and indigenous participation. However, stakeholders identified the need for better enforcement, transparency, performance tracking, and alignment with industrialization goals, with emphasis on technology transfer and local manufacturing. The retreat reaffirmed commitment to deeper local participation, stronger governance, and sustainable industry growth.

The Chairman and Managing Director ExxonMobil affiliates in Nigeria, Mr. Jagir Baxi had earlier indicated that the project reflects an important milestone investment by ESSO Nigeria in its 70-year long partnership with the country. The project also underscores the company’s steadfast commitment to enhance Nigeria’s deepwater offshore operational capabilities. The structures will be constructed predominantly by Nigerian companies, thereby supporting local job and development of expertise in engineering, construction and commissioning, the company’s chief executive added. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Bank of Industry, leadership of ESSO Nigeria, the LADOL management led by Dr. Amy Jadesimi, as well as officials from the Nigeria Customs Service, the Nigeria Immigration Service, and other relevant government agencies.

PRESS RELEASE NCDMB Lauds ESSO on $23m new logistics base at LADOL The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has applauded ESSO Nigeria on the groundbreaking of its permanent shorebase facility at the LADOL Deep Offshore Logistics Base, describing the project as a major demonstration that Nigeria has become a prime hub for global oil and gas logistics. ESSO Nigeria is an affiliate ExxonMobil, an international operating company and the shorebase facility is valued at $23m and will include an administrative building, warehouses, and other storage areas. Speaking at the event held on Thursday at LADOL base, Lagos, the Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr Felix Omashola Ogbe congratulated ESSO and LADOL on the project, and reaffirmed the Board's commitment to working with industry players to deepen capacity development in the country's upstream supply chain. He praised LADOL’s track record of consistency, tenacity and forward-looking momentum, and noted that the qualities had been evident over many years of close engagement with the facility. He situated the groundbreaking within the broader context of the ongoing global logistics crisis triggered by instability in the Middle East, noting that supply chain disruptions had driven up costs from Singapore to Eko Hotel and across markets in the United States, sparing no economy. The Executive Secretary who was represented by his Senior Technical Adviser, Engr Austin Uzoka noted that LADOL’s emergence as a credible deep offshore base represented a direct and tangible response to vulnerability in the logistics sphere of the Nigerian oil and gas industry. “Today, we’re pleased that Nigeria has an alternative” he stated, drawing a parallel between the completion of the Dangote Refinery and the expansion of LADOL, and harping that Nigeria’s supply chain was measurably stronger than it was 10 years ago. The NCDMB chief urged ESSO’s leadership to adopt a front-end-loaded payment structure in its contractual arrangements with LADOL, arguing that timely and adequate funding from the client side would enable the facility to complete the project without recourse to bank loans at cut-throat interest rates. He noted that cash flow constraints had become a recurring challenge for Nigerian suppliers across the industry, with many approaching the Board for funding support precisely because payment timelines from operators were not aligned with project delivery demands. “I would like to encourage you to pay LADOL more. Make sure that it is front-end-loaded, so they can have money to finish this on time without having to go to the banks and pay high interest rates to get the job done.” He emphasized that supply chains are at the bedrock of national development and that the NCDMB, as the agency mandated to grow capacity in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, will continue to deepen its partnership with both the LADOL and ESSO to build more capacity within the country. He described ESSO as a measured and deliberate operator that moved decisively once committed, expressing confidence that the groundbreaking signalled the commencement of a project that will be delivered on schedule. He further charged that ESSO Nigeria to remain committed to the utilizing the Nigerian capacities and capabilities on delivering the project.

INVITATION TO NCDMB STAKEHOLDERS’SENSITIZATION AND ENGAGEMENT FORUM   The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) invites operating and service companies in the oil and gas industry, host communities of oil and gas operations, and other players in the sector within the Delta and Edo Stateto a sensitization and engagement forum, which will enhance industry-wide understanding and adoption of critical initiativerelated to  Nigerian Content compliance and access to financing, scheduled as follows:   Theme: Deepening Local Content Through Certificates, Compliance and Financial Support Date: Tuesday, 31st March, 2026 Venue: Monarchy Epic Arena, 70 Effurun- Sapele road, Beside FCMB, Warri, Delta State Time: 10:00 AM   Objectives of the Workshop: • Demonstrate new features of the upgraded 1% NCDF Payment Portal • Provide guidance on the revised Community Contractors Scheme • Clarify processes for NCDF 1% Compliance Certification issuance • Serve as customers’ engagement forum with participation of Bank of Industry (BOI) and Nigerian Export-Import (NEXIM) Bank Who should attend: • Host Community Contractors • Oil and Gas Service companies • Financial Institutions • Other interested stakeholders   Interested participants in other locations can register: ncdmb-gov-ng.zoom.us/meeting/regist…   Your participation is crucial to deepening industry’sunderstanding, ensuring compliance, and promoting transparency across the sector.   For enquiries, please contact: Livinus- 0806 507 5669 or Dandy- 0703 041 3307

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Felix Omatsola Ogbe (FNSE, FIPS) earlier today participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the permanent shorebase facility of Esso Exploration & Production Nigeria Ltd at the Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics (LADOL) yard. Representing the Executive Secretary, Austin Uzoka Senior Technical Adviser (STA) to the Executive Secretary, in his remarks underscored the importance of deepening local content through sustained investment in critical infrastructure such as LADOL. He called on industry stakeholders to prioritize strategic partnerships and direct equity participation in projects of this scale, cautioning against an overreliance on debt financing. According to him, early expressions of interest from private investors and institutions signal growing market confidence in the viability of the LADOL initiative. The ceremony highlighted the Board’s continued focus on advancing indigenous capacity within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, while positioning infrastructure development as a catalyst for broader economic growth. Participants expressed optimism that the project would stimulate innovation, expand employment opportunities, and reinforce Nigeria’s standing as a hub for offshore logistics and industrial activity