- Restate commitment to Nigerian Contentcompliance
Sopuruchi Onwuka
Management of OML 30 Joint Venture has commended the management of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on its effective leadership and value creation in the nation’s economy.
The management of the joint venture representing the partners and the operator also declared explicit commitment to the core objectives of the NOGICD Act, pledging full compliance to regulations and guidance by the NCDMB.
The team which made a visit to the NCDMB stated that the call was a strategic move to deepen collaboration with the board and also reaffirm the dedication of the joint venture partners to Nigerian Content development.
From left: Obisike Ubendu AGM Technical, Shoreline Natural Resources Ltd (SNRL); Tunde Nwofor, CFO SNRL; Ado Oseragbaje, CEO Heritage Energy Operational Services Ltd (HEOSL) ; Felix Ogbe, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB); Nicolas Foucart, CEO NNPC E & P Ltd (NEPL) ; Olalekan Abiola, ED PAM NEPL; Ibrahim Ahmed, ED L&P NEPL & Uzochi Nwagwu, GM SC&BS HEOSL, during a courtesy visit to the NCDMB
Leadership of the OML 30 Joint Venture comprise management personnel drawn from the operator, Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (HEOSL), and the Joint Venture partners including the NNPC E&P Limited (NEPL) and Shoreline Natural Resources Limited (SNRL).
The delegation comprised the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HEOSL, Mr Ado Oseragbaje; CEO of NEPL, Mr Nicolas Foucart; Olalekan Abiola of the NEP; Tunde Nwofor and ObisikeUbendu both of SNRL; and Uzochi Nwagwu of HEOSL).
The visit to the Lagos office of the Executive Secretary of the NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, was to strengthen the existing relationship with NCDMB and reiterate OML 30’s unwavering commitment to compliance with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act.
During the visit, the OML 30 leadership expressed profound appreciation for NCDMB’s continuous support and lauded Engr. Ogbe’s exceptional leadership. They specifically highlighted NCDMB’s recent achievement of securing the top position in the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) 2024 half-year report, underscoring the board’s efficiency and effectiveness. Furthermore, they acknowledged NCDMB’s growing influence as a regional leader in local content development, evidenced by its expanding collaborations with African nations.
“We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to reinforce our long-standing and mutually beneficial partnership with NCDMB,” stated Ado Oseragbaje. “We are particularly proud to have a member of our executive leadership team, Nelson Wilbert, contributing to the Technical Advisory Board of the Nigerian Content Research and Development Fund (NCRDF).”
OML 30 emphasized its steadfast commitment to the core objectives of the NOGICD Act, which include the integration of oil-producing communities into the oil and gas value chain and the maximization of Nigerian resources through goods, services, and assets. The delegation detailed OML 30’s initiatives aimed at empowering Nigerian service providers and suppliers through human and business capacity development, local patronage, and work scope reservation adding that in 2024, fifty-two percent (52%) of all OML 30 field contracts were awarded to competent local contractors, resulting in the creation of over 600 short-term job opportunities and significantly boosting local economic growth.
The OML 30 team provided a comprehensive update on their progress in research and development (R&D) and human capacity development training (HCDT). They reported the successful approval of their 3-5 year revolving R&D plan and detailed the ongoing engagement with NCDMB-validated research centers, including Akwa-Ibom State University and Nnamdi Azikiwe University. They also highlighted the completion of HCDT programs and outlined plans for future training initiatives.
The delegation expressed gratitude for NCDMB’s efficient support, noting the documentation turnaround time for approvals of Nigerian content plans, technical evaluation criteria, commercial evaluation templates, expressions of interest, and technical invitations to tender.
Responding, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, thanked the OML 30 team, expressing his delight at the strides the asset has made, as well as the steady progress towards achieving their ambitious business goals within the stipulated time. He promised continued support of the NCDMB in enhancing the efforts toward increasing production in support of the strategic objectives of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, appointed Executive Secretary of NCDMB in December 2023, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having spent 24 years at Chevron Nigeria Limited and possessing extensive expertise in the oil and gas industry. He is currently leading the NCDMB’s 10-Year Strategic Roadmap and driving continent-wide local content initiatives.
The visit concluded with a renewed commitment from both OML 30 and NCDMB to continue working together to advance Nigerian Content Development, foster sustainable growth, and achieve mutual objectives.
