The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is advancing Nigeria’s local content agenda through a strategic “tripod” framework that transcends mere regulatory compliance, positioning the nation – and the broader African continent – as drivers of industrial innovation and economic sovereignty in the energy sector.
In a keynote address delivered at the 2026 Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja, NCDMB Executive Secretary Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe outlined the three interconnected pillars: Competence, Capacity Utilization, and Collaboration.
“Competence instills confidence in investors, capacity provides certainty in delivery, and collaboration enables African enterprises to unite in leading the continent’s industrial advancement,” Engr. Ogbe emphasized.
Under the competence pillar, Nigerian companies are developing robust indigenous supply chains equipped to deliver sophisticated energy infrastructure and services for both domestic and regional markets. Notable examples include cable manufacturers supporting NLNG Train 7, prominent fabrication yards such as Aveon and Tranos, and marine service providers like Temile Nigeria and Tamrose, which are extending their operations across Africa.
Represented by the Director of Corporate Services, Dr. Abdulmalik Halilu, the Executive Secretary indicated that capacity utilization pillar focuses on optimizing existing domestic assets – including fabrication facilities and marine fleets – to maximize value retention within Nigeria and minimize dependence on foreign intermediaries. Engr. Ogbe, via his representative, highlighted evolving NCDMB policies that prioritize engagement with competent contractors, thereby concentrating opportunities among fewer, high-performing local entities to enhance in-country value capture.
The third pillar, collaboration, promotes regional integration and pan-African industrial progress. Nigeria has played a pivotal role in shaping and endorsing the Brazzaville Accord, which seeks to establish a harmonized pan-African local content framework. This initiative unlocks access to a combined market of 1.4 billion people for industrial goods and services.
Further supporting this vision, the recently operational African Energy Bank – championed by the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) and partners – offers competitive financing mechanisms to catalyze innovative energy projects throughout the continent.
Engr. Ogbe concluded that NCDMB’s tripod approach represents far more than a local content compliance strategy; it constitutes a deliberate blueprint for transforming Africa into a global industrial leader. “The future we envision will not materialize by chance. It will be realized through intentional efforts to build capabilities, forge partnerships, and assume leadership on the continental stage,” he affirmed.
This strategic framework underscores NCDMB’s commitment to sustainable development, enhanced local participation, and Africa’s emergence as a self-reliant force in the global energy landscape.
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