The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has convened a Nigerian Content Sensitization Workshop in lagos for midstream stakeholders in the oil and gas industry, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening compliance and driving industrial growth within the sector.
The workshop, themed “Compliance with the Provisions of the NOGICD Act 2010: A Pathway to Industrialization,” brought together key operators and stakeholders from the midstream segment of the industry to deepen understanding of Nigerian Content obligations and regulatory expectations.
Designed as an interactive engagement platform, the programme aimed to sensitize participants on the mandate of the Board while providing practical guidance on effective engagement with NCDMB. Key focus areas included registration processes, Nigerian Content Equipment Certification, expatriate quota requirements, and other statutory obligations under the Act.
Speaking on behalf of the Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, the Director of the Monitoring and Evaluation Division, Mr. Omomehin Ajimijaye, formally welcomed participants to the workshop. In his opening remarks, he emphasized the strategic importance of the midstream sector within Nigeria’s oil and gas value chain.
According to him, the midstream segment plays a pivotal role in gas processing, transportation, storage, and infrastructure development critical pillars for achieving Nigeria’s industrialization agenda. He stressed that compliance with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act is not merely a statutory requirement, but a strategic imperative for sustainable national development.
Mr. Ajimijaye further explained that the workshop was carefully structured to achieve specific objectives, including deepening stakeholders’ understanding of compliance requirements under the Act, clarifying statutory reporting templates, documentation standards, and submission timelines, addressing recurring gaps identified during Monitoring and Evaluation reviews fostering constructive dialogue on operational realities within the midstream space and strengthening collaboration between the Board and industry stakeholders.
He acknowledged that over time, the Board has received valuable feedback highlighting challenges faced by operators in meeting Nigerian Content obligations ranging from reporting complexities to varying interpretations of certain provisions of the Act. As a responsive regulator and development focused institution, he noted, NCDMB remains committed not only to enforcing compliance but also to providing guidance, clarity, and the necessary support to enable stakeholders succeed.
Participants at the workshop were treated to insightful presentations from key divisions of the Board, including the Monitoring and Evaluation Division (MED), Project Certification and Authorization Division (PCAD), Capacity Building Division (CBD), and the Zonal Coordination Division, further enriching discussions and enhancing stakeholder understanding of Nigerian Content requirements.
