The ES Engr @wabote_simbi ably represented by the Director Planing, Research & Statistics, #NCDMB, Patrick Obah, disclosed that this event is geared towards developing human & material capacities in the Nigerian Oil & Gas Industry, which is one of the key mandates of the NCDMB.
"The Board sponsors this annual contest in order to create Local Content awareness among our vibrant youths and to make them advocates of Local Content Practice which is critical to sustainable development of our local economy, job creation and National Security" - @wabote_simbi
@wabote_simbi hopes that all Contestants past and present, would continue to champion Local Content advocacy in Nigeria. The Board is Happy with the increase in the level of participation in the Essay Contest from across Universities in the country.
I am particularly excited by this year's topic: "Research and Development as a Key Lever for Local Content Implementation in Nigeria's Oil and Gas Industry. This is topical and relevant to the Board's operations. I must commend our Corporate Communications Team - ES @wabote_simbi
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Earlier today, the Executive Secretary NCDMB, Engr. @wabote_simbi represented by the General Manager, Research, Statistics & Development NCDMB, Mr. Abdulmalik Halilu flagged off the NCDMB GSM Repairs Training program for 500 youths in Bauchi State via Zoom webinar.
In his opening speech, the ES NCDMB, Engr. @wabote_simbi ably represented by the GM RSD, Mr. Abdulmalik Halilu, disclosed that this GSM repairs training of 500 youths in Bauchi State is under NCDMB’s empowerment training programme for the North East.
He highlighted that the Board’s mandate requires the development of local talents, facilities and assets that supports oil and gas operations and it’s linkage sectors including the ICT sector.
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) selects participants for training through the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Joint Qualification System (NOGICJQS) portal.
The portal is open for all Nigerians to register and be trained in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry. Whenever there is an available training in the oil and gas industry, participants are and will only be selected from this portal.
Selections are done randomly and based on the availability of training. For example, when there is an available training in the marine sector, only those who have the necessary Pre-qualifications in marine related courses will be selected for the training.
Thirty graduates have commenced post graduate diploma programme on marine survey under the sponsorship of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).
The kick-off ceremony was held recently at the Niger Delta University, Wilberforce, Amassoma, Bayelsa State and the programme will equip participants with techniques to measure the quantity and quality of products such as crude oil...,
...premium motor spirit (PMS), automotive gas oil (AGO) etc. On graduation, the participants would also be able to perform proper measurement and documentation of the nation’s income from oil and gas production.
NOGICD Act Amendment: NCDMB, PETAN, OPTS, others oppose increase of Content Fund to 2%, Commission Bill
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and key organisations in the oil and gas industry - the Petroleum Technology Association...
...of Nigeria (PETAN), Petroleum Contractors Trade Section (PCTS), Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) and the @nigeriaLNG have advised against increasing the percentage of the Nigerian Content Development Fund (NCDF) from the current one percent to two percent as proposed...
...in the amendment of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGIDC) Act.
#HappeningNow: Top officials of @OfficialNCDMB are currently participating at the Two-Day Public Hearing organised by the Joint Senate Committee and House Committee on Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring, holding at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja.
The Executive Secretary NCDMB, Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote (@wabote_simbi) is being represented by Director Planning, Research & Statistics, Mr. Daziba Patrick Obah.
Other management staff in attendance are Director Legal Services, Barr. Mohammed Babangida Umar; General Manager, Capacity Building Division, Dr. Ama Ikuru (@amabikuru) and General Manager Planning Research and Statistics, Mr. Abdulmalik Halilu.
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have agreed to set up a six-man joint committee that...
...will foster their collaboration in the development of local content in information and communications technology, oil and gas industry and related sectors.
The Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote (@wabote_simbi) and the Director General of @NITDANigeria , Mr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi made the decision after a meeting they held via the Teams online meeting platform on Tuesday.