Forum To Spotlight Local Content, Energy Growth

The 14th edition of the Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum is expected to convene senior government officials, regulators, industry executives, financiers, and service providers to explore how government’s structural changes and enabling policies can be harnessed to drive sustainable growth.

Themed ‘Securing Investments, Strengthening Local Content, and Scaling Energy Production,’ the forum is taking place from 1st to 4th of December 2025 in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

The Forum will address three critical industry priorities: mobilising investment capital at the scale required for transformation, ensuring that the benefits of these investments are retained within Nigeria’s economy, and expanding energy production in ways that create lasting employment opportunities, enable meaningful technology transfer, and build indigenous industrial capabilities that can compete in global markets.

The organisers said that for more than 13 years, the PNC Forum had served as the leading platform for practical engagement on Nigerian Content development.

It has consistently attracted ministers, CEOs, policymakers, and industry experts to align strategies, showcase progress, and define actionable solutions for Nigeria’s evolving energy landscape.

Speaking on the significance of this year’s edition, Wemimo Oyelana, Portfolio director—Africa and Country director—Nigeria at dmg events, said: “The industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. Indigenous companies are assuming increased operational responsibilities, while government policies prioritising local participation and gas development are reshaping the investment landscape. PNC 2025 will provide a critical platform to explore practical strategies for securing investment, strengthening local capacity, and ensuring Nigeria remains at the centre of value creation in its energy sector.”

Oyelana said the forum would feature keynote addresses from senior government officials, dynamic panel sessions with industry leaders, and an exhibition showcasing Nigerian service companies driving innovation across upstream, midstream, and emerging gas projects. Case studies will spotlight successful local content stories in areas such as fabrication, offshore engineering, gas processing, and digital technology adoption.

Looking ahead, Oyelana said PNC 2025 would also provide a timely opportunity for stakeholders to reflect on nearly 15 years of progress since the enactment of the NOGICD Act. The Forum will enable participants to assess achievements, confront persistent challenges, and chart a bold path toward an inclusive, investment-driven, and sustainable energy future.