Local content hits 61% as stakeholders set to brainstorm at PNC 2026
As stakeholders in the Nigeria oil and gas gather to review the Nigerian Content progress and its implementation priorities during the 15th Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) forum 2026, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has driven local content from 5% in 2010, to 61%, while indigenous producers now account for more than 50 […]
As stakeholders in the Nigeria oil and gas gather to review the Nigerian Content progress and its implementation priorities during the 15th Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) forum 2026, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has driven local content from 5% in 2010, to 61%, while indigenous producers now account for more than 50 per cent of the country’s oil and gas production.
The Practical Nigerian Content forum, holding from November 30th to December 3rd at the Nigerian Content Tower in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, will provide a platform for regional partners to hear firsthand from the government and private sector on local content implementation best practices.
Speaking on the significance of the Forum, Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, described the PNC Forum as an important platform for reviewing Nigeria’s local content journey and shaping the next phase of industry growth.
He said as several African countries continue to look toward Nigeria’s local content framework as a reference point for strengthening indigenous participation and industrial development, PNC Forum 2026 is expected to further reinforce Nigeria’s leadership in local capacity development across the continent.
Organised by dmg Nigeria events in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), the PNC Forum has served as the industry’s leading platform for reviewing Nigerian Content progress and aligning stakeholders on implementation priorities.
This progress has positioned Nigeria as a leading reference point for indigenous participation across Africa.
Through NCDMB’s 10-year roadmap, over 50,000 jobs have been created, reflecting a wider shift toward in-country value creation, local enterprise development and stronger domestic capacity across the oil and gas value chain.
Wemimo Oyelana, Country Director, dmg events Nigeria, said that the Forum has remained central to the progress in uplifting the local content quota by providing a platform for regulators, operators, indigenous service companies, manufacturers, financiers and other key stakeholders to align on implementation priorities, address industry challenges and identify practical pathways for strengthening Nigerian participation across the oil and gas value chain.
He said the 2026 edition comes at a defining moment for the industry as stakeholders reflect on 15 years of Nigerian Content implementation while preparing for a new phase shaped by evolving energy realities, investment demands, financing needs and the push for stronger execution capacity across the sector.
“This landmark edition will feature the Strategic Forum, including dedicated Nigerian Content Townhall sessions designed to foster meaningful dialogue between industry stakeholders and the NCDMB, complemented by the Showcase Arena, a Site Visit, Gala Dinners, and multiple high-impact networking functions.
“As PNC returns for its 15th edition, the Forum will not only reflect on 15 years of progress, but also help shape the next chapter of Nigerian Content implementation and industry development in Nigeria and across Africa,” he said.