By Abdulfatah Babatunde
The Executive Secretary (ES) of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Felix Omatsola Ogbe has commended the significant local content strides achieved in the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) Train-7 project.
TheNewsZenith reports that Ogbe gave the commendation when he visited NLNG project sites on Friday in Bonny, Rivers State.
Ogbe emphasised the need for increased collaboration and advocacy for Nigerian Content in the oil and gas industry.
Addressing officials of the NLNG, the ES said Train-7 project has significantly boosted local capacity.
This was achieved through the production of ancillary components and accessories in Nigeria.
According to him, the project is contributing directly to the project’s successful execution.
Ogbe commended the recent Presidential Directives on Local Content implementation.
The directives mandated that players in the oil and gas sector should award contracts exclusively to local companies with proven in-country capabilities.
“The accomplishments we are witnessing today at the NLNG Train-7 project are a testament to the NLNG’s unwavering commitment to Nigerian Content.
“This project stands as a beacon of what we can achieve when we prioritise our local industries and talents,” TheNewsZenith quoted Ogbe as saying.
The NCDMB boss also auded NLNG’s management for achieving 52 million man-hours on the Train-7 project with zero lost time injury (LTI).
“We will support you to achieve everything you desire to accomplish for the overall development of Nigeria,” he assured.
Commenting on the Maritime Centre for Excellence (MCOE), Ogbe expressed delight that it is the first training centre in Africa to receive accreditation from the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (UK MCA).
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He said MCOE will issue certificates for the STCW 2010 Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) and Basic Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations courses.
MCOE, a maritime training and research facility, aims to enhance maritime expertise in Nigeria and the West African region.
It currently hosts a specialised training programme for marine services providers in the upstream oil and gas sector. This is with the support of NCDMB.
Receiving Ogbe on behalf of Dr Philip Mshelbila, Mr Olakunle Osobu, Deputy Managing Director, lauded NCDMB’s support for the project.
Osobu described the partnership as a shining example of the public-private collaboration that can drive Nigeria’s industrial growth.
He said NLNG’s Nigerian Content deliverables showcase the power of strategic collaboration and capacity building.
According to him, it is also in alignment with the NCDMB’s broader objectives and contribution to national development goals.
Osobu further reiterated that Nigerian Content was not just a regulatory requirement for NLNG but a core business strategy.
“We are committed to going beyond compliance, embracing Nigerian Content as a fundamental part of our vision of helping to build a better Nigeria,” TheNewsZenith quotes him as saying.
Osobu also highlighted the economic impact of the project. He stated that the addition of Train-7 would expand Nigeria’s LNG production capacity from 22MT to 30MT per annum.
This will boost the nation’s economy by creating jobs and driving sustainable development. It will also reinforce Nigeria’s position as a formidable player in the global energy market.
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