NCDMB Lauds Indigenous Firm On Local Content

Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has lauded an indigenous firm, PE Energy Limited, for its efforts in developing local content.

NCDMB executive secretary, Engr. Felix Ogbe, stated this in Port Harcourt during the graduation of human capital development (HCD) trainees, which PE Energy Limited and PANA Academy organised in partnership with Chevron Nigeria Limited and NCDMB. It was held to encourage local content excellence and talent development within the oil and gas sector.

Ogbe, who was represented by the manager of Human Capital Development, Mrs. Tarilate Teide-Bribena, commended PE Energy and PANA Academy for executing the training programme.

The NCDMB boss reiterated the board’s commitment to strategic capacity-building initiatives that enhance indigenous competence, standardization, and global competitiveness.

Ogbe appreciated PE Energy for living up to the spirit of the HCD programme by providing instant employment to six out of the 46 graduands of the training programme.

In his speech, Dr. Daere Akobo, chief executive officer of PE Energy Limited, said graduates were recognized for their exceptional performance in character, competence, and commitment to the core values that shaped the training experience.

Akobo said: “This initiative is a clear example of our philosophy in action. At PE Energy, we are not only supporting Nigerian content we are building it. Through direct investments in human capital via PANA Academy, we are equipping Nigerian youths with future-proof skills to thrive and lead in the energy space.”

He emphasised the importance of public-private partnerships in achieving such developmental goals, acknowledging the vital roles played by Chevron Nigeria Limited and NCDMB, pointing out that their active collaboration, technical support, and alignment with national policy objectives were pivotal to the programme’s success.