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
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The Senate Committee on Local Content has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to boosting local capacity development by creating more employment opportunities for the nation’s growing population of graduates and artisans. Chairman of the committee, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, made this known on Thursday during an oversight visit to the iconic Nigerian … Continue reading Senate Committee Reaffirms Tinubu’s Commitment to Local Capacity Growth
The Senate Committee has pledged unwavering legislative support to bolster the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board’s (NCDMB) drive for local content advancement in the oil and gas sector. Chairman of the Committee, Senator Joel Onowakpo Thomas, made this commitment during an oversight visit to NCDMB’s facilities and project sites in Bayelsa State. He lauded … Continue reading Senate Committee Reaffirms Support for Local Content Drive
