The leadership of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration aimed at deepening in-country value addition and enhancing the contribution of Nigeria’s gas sector to the national economy.
This renewed commitment was underscored on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NLNG, Engr. Adeleye Falade, to the Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, at the Board’s liaison office in Lagos.
Speaking during the meeting, Falade reiterated NLNG’s strategic focus on expanding Nigerian Content, strengthening indigenous capacity, and ensuring greater retention of value within the country across its gas value chain. He disclosed that the ongoing Train 7 project has reached 90 percent completion, with pre-commissioning activities already underway.
According to him, the company is targeting commissioning of the new facility in 2027, a milestone expected to increase NLNG’s overall production capacity by 35 percent.
Falade also highlighted the socio-economic impact of the project, noting that it has generated direct employment for approximately 16,000 workers on-site. He added that the initiative has contributed to reducing insecurity while fostering economic stability in host communities.
Commending the longstanding partnership between NLNG and NCDMB, the NLNG boss noted that both institutions have jointly pioneered several industry-defining initiatives. He expressed optimism that these achievements would be surpassed under his leadership.
“NLNG values its relationship with NCDMB and remains fully committed to the shared goal of strengthening Nigerian Content in the oil and gas industry. As a major player in Nigeria’s gas sector, we recognise our responsibility to support indigenous capacity, grow local supply chains, and ensure that our operations deliver meaningful value to the Nigerian economy,” Falade said.
He further emphasized the company’s commitment to sustained collaboration in critical areas such as vendor development, skills enhancement, technology transfer, local procurement, and value retention.
“Our approach is deliberate, measurable, and impact-driven. We aim to ensure that NLNG’s operations continue to create opportunities for Nigerian businesses, build competitive local capabilities, and support long-term industry growth,” he added.
In his response, the Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, congratulated Falade on his appointment and pledged the Board’s full support towards ensuring his success.
Ogbe noted that the relationship between NCDMB and NLNG goes beyond that of regulator and operator, recalling the landmark Service Level Agreement (SLA) signed in June 2017. The agreement, which focused on Nigerian Content project approvals and compliance timelines, has since become a benchmark across the oil and gas industry.
He urged NLNG to strengthen its support for the Brass Shipyard project, a key Capacity Development Initiative (CDI) linked to the Train 7 project. The initiative is expected to establish a drydock facility that will serve both NLNG’s operational needs and the broader maritime and oil and gas sectors.
Ogbe expressed optimism that the project would be completed within the current NLNG management’s tenure, noting its potential to drive employment generation and infrastructure development.
The meeting forms part of NLNG’s broader stakeholder engagement strategy and reinforces its commitment to advancing Nigerian Content, fostering local capacity development, and unlocking greater economic value from Nigeria’s vast gas resources.
