Ministers, Heads of Agencies, & Industry leaders to speak at PNC Forum 2024
In line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s efforts to attract investment into the oil and gas sector, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is set to introduce new Contracting Cycle Guidelines for the industry at the Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum, which will be held from 2 – 5 December 2024 at the Nigerian Content Tower in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. These guidelines aim to expedite contract timelines, boost investment in the sector, and enhance Nigeria’s crude oil production.
This year’s event brings together industry leaders, policymakers, regulators, and professionals from around the world in the energy industry. With a strategic agenda focused on Nigerian content, the forum promises insightful dialogue to drive further implementation across the industry. PNC 2024 will serve as a vital platform for industry stakeholders to review successes, address pressing challenges, and explore opportunities for expanding Nigerian content implementation.
Spanning four days, the forum will feature 20 distinguished speakers across six sessions and welcome over 750 delegates, including 50 esteemed industry experts, policymakers, regulators, and professionals. Confirmed speakers include
- .E. Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) of Nigeria,
- H.E. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) of Nigeria;
- Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, Executive Secretary of NCDMB;
- Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, Commission Chief Executive Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC),
- Mele Kolo Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer, NNPC Limited;
- Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO);
- Jim Swartz, Chairman & Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria/Mid-Africa Business Unit;
- Matthieu Bouyer, Country Chairman & Managing Director of TotalEnergies Nigeria,
- Dr. Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG),
- Engr. Wole Ogunsanya, Chairman, PETAN,
- Olusegun Olutayo, Senior Trade Policy & Law Expert and Lead Trade Enablement, Nigeria AfCTA Coordination Office,
- Patience Ranami Abah, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade, Industry & Investment, Bayelsa State,
- Isaac Yalah, Director – Planning, Research & Statistics, Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB),
- Abdulmalik Halilu, Director- Monitoring & Evaluation, Nigeria Content Development & Monitoring Board, (NCDMB),
- Dr. Ama Ikuru, Director- Corporate Services, Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB),
- Engr. Abayomi Bamidele, Director, Project Certification and Authorisation, Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB),
- Ifeanyi Ukoha, Ag. Director – Finance & Personnel Management, Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board ( NCDMB),
- George Onafowokan, Managing Director, Coleman Cables & Wires & Chairman –
- Ogun State Branch, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria,
- Iroghama Ogbeifun, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Starzs Investments Company Limited and many others.
Wemimo Oyelana, Portfolio Director – Africa & Country Director – Nigeria at dmg Nigeria events, remarked, “PNC Forum 2024 arrives at a pivotal time for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, as transformative projects and significant investments drive a new era for the sector. This year’s event will address the critical need to build indigenous capacity and leverage emerging opportunities from divestments, decarbonisation, and offshore operations. We anticipate robust discussions that will help propel the industry forward.”
PNC Forum 2024 will bring together global leaders, policymakers, regulators, and professionals to further Nigerian content implementation and explore business opportunities in Nigeria’s energy sector. The event will be a prime opportunity for industry stakeholders to engage in essential discussions to strengthen Nigerian content in response to rising energy demand and maximise the potential of Nigeria’s substantial oil and gas resources.
