As part of the its plan to establish Centres of Excellence (CoE) in five Nigerian Universities, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has begun to meet with the leadership of selected universities.
Last Thursday, the General Manager, Research, Strategy and Development (RSD), NCDMB, Mr.Abdulmalik Halilu met with the Vice Chancellor of the Modibo Adama University of Technology Yola, Adamawa State, Prof. Abdullahi Bala.
The Centres of Excellence (CoE) will be established in five universities based on the Board’s research thematic cluster- engineering, technology development, local material substitution, HSE and geological and geophysical studies.
Modibo Adama University of Technology Yola is one of the five schools identified for the CoE and is hosting the Board's Center of Excellence on Health, Safety and Environment thematic studies.
The establishment of Center of Excellence is part of the Board’s commitment to collaborate closely with some Universities across the country with aim of encouraging more participation of lecturers and student in R&D activities.
As part of the execution plan for setting up the CoE, the Board awarded contracts to five consultants to conduct feasibilities studies on the equipment, manning and other levels of intervention needs of the centers of excellence.
The Board has commenced the kick-off meetings with the consultants and as well as introducing the contractors to the various school authorities in a bid to ensure speedy delivery of the of the services.
Highlight of the kickoff meeting included the presentation on overview of NCDMB mandate on R&D, R&D framework, and R&D 10-year roadmap and presentation of the scope of work to the consultant and the school authority.
The meeting also discussed the expectation from the University- provision of dedicated building to host the center, draft MOU, introduction of the consultant to the university authority and inspection of the building to host the center.
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The Executive Secretary NCDMB, Engr. Kesiye Wabote (@wabote_simbi FNSE, FIPS) a few moments ago received the Champion of Local Content Development in Africa Award at the inaugural Heritage Concert & Awards held Kigali, Rwanda.
Speaking after he received the award, Engr @wabote_simbi dedicated the award to his family and the hard working staff of the Board. He hailed the organizers of the African Heritage Concert and Award, describing the award as a stepping stone to the African continent’s development.
He hinted that the award challenges him to continue looking beyond Nigeria, to see how local content can be developed across Africa.
NCDMB in conjunction with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (@FIRSNigeria) will hold a one-day Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Suppliers Tax Awareness Workshop as follows:
Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Time: 9a.m
Venue: NCDMB Conference Centre, Nigerian Content Tower, Yenagoa.
The Nigerian oil and gas industry suppliers' tax awareness workshop is a continuation of a series of oil and gas industry supplier development interventions, leveraging provisions of Finance Act 2021 and other existing tax codes as it relates to Research and Development.
The purpose of the workshop is to provide a platform to engage oil and gas industry stakeholders on tax incentives available to Nigerian companies that invest in Research and Development.
The NCDMB held the Cross River leg of the one-day sensitization workshop on the Board's Community Content Guidelines (CCG) for contractors, youths, and members of host communities in Calabar, yesterday, Saturday 25th March 2023.
The ES, #NCDMB, Engr. @wabote_simbi (FNSE, FIPS), who was represented by the GM, CC/ZC, Dr. Ginah O. Ginah (FNSE) at the workshop, noted that it was aimed at enlightening contractors, youths and other stakeholders on the mandate of the Board and the importance of the CCG.
The Board’s CCG is intended to facilitate the effective participation of citizens of oil-producing communities in oil and gas operations. He added that in the CCG, a Host Community is defined as the community where oil & gas operations/projects take place.
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) held a one-day enlightenment workshop on Thursday, 23rd March 2023, for contractors, youths, and members of host communities in Akwa Ibom State on the NCDMB's Community Content Guidelines (CCG).
The ES, NCDMB, Engr. @wabote_simbi (FNSE, FIPS), rep by the GM, Corporate Communication & Zonal Coordination, Dr. Ginah O. Ginah (FNSE) noted that the workshop was aimed at enlightening contractors, youths & other host community members on the mandate of the Board and the CCG.
A key aspect of his presentation was the importance of the CCG, which is intended to facilitate the effective participation of citizens of oil-producing communities in oil and gas operations.
Earlier today, the Executive Secretary, NCDMB, Engr. Wabote Kesiye Simbi (@wabote_simbi) (FNSE, FIPS) represented by Mr Mofe Megbele, Deputy Manager, Capacity Building was at the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (@APWEN_NG) STEM IT OUT 4 GIRLS competition.
The APWEN (@APWEN_NG) STEM IT OUT 4 GIRLS competition with Theme: Interest & Proficiency in STEM, sponsored by @OfficialNCDMB was held at the St. Jude's Girls Secondary School, in Amarata, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
In her welcome address, APWEN President Engr. Dr. Elizabeth Jumoke Eterigho (FNSE, FNSChE) urged schools to continue to support and encourage girls to pursue careers in engineering.
Ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Oloibiri Museum & Research Center (OMRC) & the NCDMB Conference Hotel Project on Tuesday, February 21, by the HMSPR, @FMPRng, @HETimipreSylva, a delegation from the NCDMB on Sunday visited the Otuabagi community in Ogbia LGA…
… of Bayelsa State, the exact host community of the project on pre-groundbreaking engagement.
The NCDMB team was led by Alhalji Abdulmalik Halilu, General Manager Planning Research and Development and Engr Okey Egbuta, General Manager NCDMB Conference Hotel Project.