By Ali Elias
This is the key insight garnered during a visit, last week, by the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Felix Omatsola Ogbe, to Nigeria LNG’s (NLNG) six-train plant, Train 7 Project site, and the Maritime Centre for Excellence (MCOE) in Finima, Bonny Island, Rivers State, NLNG’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Philip Mshelbila, emphasized the project’s significant impact on Nigeria’s economy. He highlighted that the Train 7 Project would not only create jobs and drive sustainable development but also strengthen Nigeria’s position in the global energy market.
Represented by NLNG’s Deputy Managing Director, Mr. Olakunle Osobu, Dr. Mshelbila praised the NCDMB’s unwavering support for the Train 7 Project, describing it as a stellar example of how public-private partnerships can drive Nigeria’s industrial growth. He further stressed that NLNG’s commitment to Nigerian Content goes beyond regulatory compliance, integrating it as a core business strategy aimed at contributing to national development goals. “Nigerian Content is not just a regulatory requirement for us; it is a fundamental part of our vision for building a better Nigeria,” he said.
Earlier, NCDMB Executive Secretary Ogbe commended the significant achievements in Nigerian Content within the Train 7 Project. He emphasized the importance of continued collaboration and advocacy for Nigerian Content in the oil and gas industry. Ogbe pointed out that the Train 7 Project had significantly enhanced local capacity by producing ancillary components and accessories within Nigeria, directly contributing to the project’s success.
He also acknowledged the recent presidential directives on local content implementation, which require oil and gas contracts to be awarded exclusively to local companies with proven in-country capabilities, as crucial to these successes. Ogbe lauded NLNG’s management for achieving 52 million man-hours on the Train 7 Project with zero lost time injuries (LTI) and assured continued support from the board. “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 prioritize our local industries and talents,” Ogbe stated.
Source: Daily Trust