By Adedapo Adesanya
The Nigerian Content and Development Board (NCDMB) has said this year’s Nigerian Oil & Gas Opportunity Fair (NOGOF) will be held virtually.
According to the board, the conference titled Leveraging Opportunities And Synergies for Post Pandemic Recovery of The Nigerian Oil And Gas Industry will be held from May 25 to 26, 2021.
The event will mark a return of the programme which could not hold last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic that led to a global lockdown.
While announcing this year’s conference, the third, the Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Mr Simbi Wabote, said hosting the NOGOF aligns with the key thrusts of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act 2010 which has charged the NCDMB to build and support the development of local capacities and capabilities in the Nigerian oil and gas industry.
He added that the conference will foster institutional collaborations, maximise the participation of Nigerians in oil and gas activities, link the sector to other sectors of the economy, and maximise utilisation of Nigerian resources among other benefits.
He said; “We believe the theme of this year’s conference is important as it acknowledges the industry-wide disruption occasioned by the COVID19 pandemic, and it encourages constructive discussions on recovery and the way forward.”
The first and second editions were held in Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa States respectively.
NOGOF’s agenda includes technical and opportunity sessions from various stakeholders and a virtual tour that will enable networking opportunities for delegates.
There will also be the NOGOF award ceremony in recognition of distinguished industry players by the NCDMB.
Virtual exhibition opportunities for registered organizations to present their activities and products to delegates will also be organised.
“At NCDMB, we are conscious of the need to project Industry opportunities available to stakeholders, especially to investors. To this end, all delegates will receive a copy of the Compendium of Nigerian Content Opportunities in the Oil and Gas Industry 2021.
“We hope that the compendium is able to guide the strategy of investors in the Nigerian oil and gas industry,” he added.
