Chairman of the Senate on local content, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has emphasised a robust shift in the enforcement of local content laws in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The Senator made this known on Tuesday during a significant address at the 14th Annual Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. He warned international … Continue reading Senator Warns IOCs, Others as Senate moves to Enforce Strict Local Content Compliance
Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, chairman of Senate Committee on Local Content has lamented that Nigeria remains far behind in local capacity development despite decades of oil exploration and the enactment of the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act in 2010. The senator who expressed deep concern over what he described as systemic failure … Continue reading Nigeria Remains far Behind in Local Capacity Development – Sen Joel Onowakpo
In keeping with his dedication to delivering impactful representation for Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas has sponsored the Oil and Gas Content Development Institute, Emede, Delta State (Establishment) Bill 2025. The Bill, with serial number SB904, successfully passed its First Reading on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, in the Senate. This institute, when established, … Continue reading Senator Joel-Onowakpo’s Bill for Oil and Gas Content Development Institute Passes First Reading
In line with the provisions of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGIC) Act 2010, the Presidential Executive Order No. 5 (2018), as well as the Nigeria First Policy (2025) on Local Content, all stakeholders, companies, and government agencies operating in the Oil & Gas and Non-Oil & Gas sectors are expected to … Continue reading Ensuring Compliance with Local Content Requirements in Nigeria
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Thursday in Yenagoa got the thumbs-up from the Senate Committee on Local Content and a firm assurance that the Senate would provide adequate legislative support to drive the local content development initiatives of the Board. The Chairman of the Committee, Senator Joel Onowakpo Thomas who spoke after an oversight visit … Continue reading Senate Committee Commends NCDMB, Pledges Support
