At this year’s Nigerian Content Seminar during NOG Energy Week 2025, experts and policymakers came together to explore how Nigeria can achieve true energy security through local content. With the theme “Achieving Energy Sufficiency Through Local Content Implementation,” the sessions offered clear, practical solutions that matter for the South-South region and the country as a whole.
Championing Local Capacity
Engr. Felix Ogbe, Executive Secretary of NCDMB, emphasized how local procurement, skills building, and stronger policies like the NOGICD Act and Executive Orders 001 and 005 are shaping a more resilient, self-sufficient energy sector. This approach supports jobs, empowers local talent, and strengthens our communities in the Niger Delta.
Boosting Indigenous Enterprises
The Nigerian Content Intervention Fund (NCIF) was celebrated for its positive impact — helping local businesses gain access to financing and training opportunities. For the South-South, this means more growth for indigenous businesses and a chance to build stronger local economies.
Driving Competitiveness and Investor Confidence
Discussions also highlighted how better collaboration with regulators and smarter policies can attract investment and create stable partnerships. That’s great news for the Niger Delta’s industries and workforce, encouraging more opportunities for growth.
Technology and Skills for the Future
Panellists stressed that technology is critical for building local capacity. From ICT skills to automation, local ownership of innovation is key to putting Nigerians at the centre of energy development. For our youth in the South-South, this means better skills, more jobs, and hope for the future.
Building a Workforce Ready for Tomorrow
Sessions closed with a call to align education and training to meet the industry’s needs. With more internships, mentorships, and learning opportunities, young people can build meaningful careers that lift up entire communities across the Niger Delta.
What’s the Big Takeaway?
By prioritizing local content, Nigeria and especially the South-South can drive inclusive growth, protect livelihoods, and build a truly secure energy future. These conversations are just the beginning of transforming opportunity into real progress.
