Tag: Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB)

Nigeria Crashes Oil Contract Cycle To 180 Days, NCDMB, NNPC, IOCs Seal Deal

Abibat Babalola

With the goal of quickly ramping up Nigeria’s flagging crude oil production, ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Nigerian Content Act, and timely approvals of documents, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Monday in Abuja signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) cum Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC Ltd) and five international oil-producing companies. The SLA was conceptualised by the NCDMB and is intended to optimize the contracting cycle in the oil and gas industry and spur the speedy development…

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NCDMB Partners ACAN On Zero-Tolerance For Corruption In Workplace

Abibat Babalola

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Anti-Corruption Agency of Nigeria (ACAN) recently concluded a three-day sensitisation workshop on “Achieving Zero-tolerance for Corruption in the Workplace,” with staff educated on the types and potential consequences of corruption as well as appropriate safeguards. Declaring the workshop open on Day 1, the Executive Secretary of the NCDMB, Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote, commended ACAN and its parent body, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for extending the anti-corruption campaign to ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs). He said…

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Transparency, New Master Plan Vital For Niger Delta Development – Wabote

Abibat Babalola

The enthronement of transparency, prudent management of financial resources, and deployment of a new master plan are some of the strategies that would attract the private sector to support the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and return the agency to the path of sustainable development of the Niger Delta region, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote has canvassed. He made the submission in the keynote address he delivered at the NDDC Public-Private Partnership Summit 2023 held in Lagos on Tuesday,…

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Wabote, Jonathan, Lumumba Win African Heritage Awards

Abibat Babalola

It was a night of colourful display of African culture and honour at the inaugural African Heritage Concert and Awards, where the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote was conferred with the Champion of Local Content Development in Africa Award. The event was held on Saturday evening in Kigali, Rwanda and it featured a stellar cast of change makers across Africa who physically picked up their awards, including the immediate past Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, who won the African Democracy…

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Imo Varsity Awards Wabote Doctor of Science, Celebrates Accomplishments

ADEOLA YUSUF

For his excellent contributions to the growth and transformation of the Nigerian oil and gas industry and the towering leadership he has provided for the development of local content in Nigeria and Africa, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote, was on Saturday conferred with a Doctor of Science degree, honoris causa at the 8th convocation of the Imo State University, Owerri. The award was received on his behalf by the Director, Planning, Research and Statistics,NCDMB, Mr. Patrick Daziba Obah, who dedicated…

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BREAKING: NCDMB Surpasses 42% minimum NC target for 2022

ADEOLA YUSUF

Here is how we did it, roles due sanctions, collaborations played – Wabote , Declares NCDMB not afraid of Any individual irrespective of how highly placed in local content implementations OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS DELIVERED BY THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, NIGERIAN CONTENT DEVELOPMENT AND MONITORING BOARD (NCDMB) AT THE 11TH EDITION OF THE PRACTICAL NIGERIAN CONTENT (PNC) FORUM Theme: Deepening Nigerian Content Opportunities in the Decade of Gas. Date: 6th November 2022 ES Keynote Address at the 11th Edition of the Practical Nigerian Content Forum Tuesday 6th December 2022 Uyo, Akwa Ibom…

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100 Nigerian Youths Trained On Pre-Paid Meters Assembly, Installation – NCDMB

Efe Wellington

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Femadec Energy Ltd have commenced the training of 100 youths on industrial assembly and installation of pre-paid meters. The kick-off ceremony of one month-long training was held recently at the Femadec Yard, Lagos. Speaking at the event, the General Manager, Capacity Building Division, NCDMB, Dr. Ama Ikuru hinted that the Board’s partnership with Femadec Energy Limited created a good opportunity for the training and employment of Nigerian youths, which is consistent with the 60:20:20 human capital development policy of the Board.…

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NCDMB, NLNG To Deepen Partnership On Projects, LPG Penetration

Abibat Babalola

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas Limited will set up a tactical team comprising nominees from both organizations to drive closer collaboration on projects, ensure compliance with Nigerian Content obligations and promote other strategic alliances for the good of the nation’s economy. This decision was reached on Wednesday when the Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Ltd, Dr. Philip Mshelbila led his management team to pay a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of the NCDMB, Simbi Kesiye Wabote at the Nigerian Content…

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NCDMB Boss Lays Foundation Stone of Future Concerns’ PPE Factory

Abibat Babalola

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of a personal protective equipment (PPE) factory being developed by Future Concerns Group in Lekki, Lagos. The factory would manufacture products under the trademark of Red Wings, one of the world’s leading producers of top-range PPEs. The construction of the factory is already underway, and it is expected to be opened in December 2022, starting with the manufacturing of coveralls, before expanding to safety shoes, hard hats, and…

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Quality Petroleum Education to solve Energy Transition Challenges – Wabote

Abibat Babalola

There is an urgent need for the Nigerian Government and other stakeholders of the oil and gas industry to intensify efforts in the promotion of quality petroleum education and development of competent manpower who would help Nigeria meet the challenges of the ongoing energy transition and expected boom in the gas sector. This was the key recommendation by the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote in the convocation lecture he delivered on Friday at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE)…

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