PCTS will Remain Contributing Partner to Nigeria’s Progress in Oil and Gas Industry – Chairman
The Chairman of the Petroleum Contractors Trade Section, PCTS, (a subgroup of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI), Tayo Akinkunmi, has said that the association will remain a contributing partner to Nigeria’s progress in the oil and gas industry.
Akinkunmi stated this at Partners Dinner of the association, which was held recently in Lagos, to mark 15 years of positive advocacy in the country ‘s oil and gas industry.
In his address, the PCTS Chairman said even though the industry has experienced significant changes in the last fifteen years, PCTS has remained focused on delivering on its commitment to act positively in service of the industry and society.
According to Akinkunmi, the trade section has contributed significantly to knowledge transfer and has deepened local content by constantly investing in human capital in the country.
“Fifteen years ago, PCTS was launched as an advocacy response to a gap in our industry. In the time between then and now, our industry has witnessed tremendous changes, but we have remained focused on delivering on our commitment to act positively in service of our industry and society,” he said.
“Through this Trade Section, we have galvanized resources to achieve a coherent and synergetic focus on driving positive change. We have contributed significantly to knowledge transfer and have deepened local content by constantly investing in human capital in Nigeria.
“I would like to thank our member companies, advisory board and industry peers for the shared belief and trust in our capacity to effect long-lasting change.
“We have been a contributing partner to the progress of Nigeria and as we look ahead to the future, we remain confident that we will continue to bring even greater benefits to the industry”, Akinkunmi added.
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Also speaking at the stakeholders’ dinner, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi Wabote, commended PCTS and member companies for their commitment to grow the country’s oil and gas industry.
Represented by the Director, Planning Research and Statistics (PRS), Patrick Daziba Obah, the NCDMB Boss said: “PCTS has made a profound impact on the oil & gas industry in Nigeria, and I would like to commend the board and member companies for their efficiency, commitment and bold vision to grow and strengthen our industry.”
PCTS is an association of major services and technology providers in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Some of the member companies include Baker Hughes, Bristow, Halliburton, Julius Berger, NigerStar7, SLB, TechnipFMC and Tenaris.
Through PCTS, oilfield service and contracting companies now have a conduit to develop beneficial synergies within the oil and gas industry and the nation.
The targets of the trade section are based on need, but primarily focus on issues of safety, security, viable legislation and corporate responsibility.
