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#NCDMB
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We are excited to announce that the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has retained its 1st position as the best performing Federal Government Agency in the transparency and efficiency ranking for the year 2023.
Congratulations 🥇
#NCDMB
The Management and Staff of
#NCDMB
felicitate with President
@MBuhari
(GCFR), President of Dangote Petrochemical and Refinery Company, Alhalji Aliko Dangote, and the Nigerian Petroleum Industry on the inauguration of the 650, 000 barrels per day Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
PRESS RELEASE
President Buhari to Commission NCDMB 17-Storey Headquarters in Yenagoa
President
@MBuhari
will on Thursday next week commission the newly completed 17-storey headquarters building of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB)...,
Caverton Helicopters, Lagos, Nigeria has assembled a Helicopter Training Simulator that's now ready for use . This is one of the Nigerian Content super success stories; as it would save Millions of dollars spent in sending Nigerian pilots overseas for trainings.
His Excellency, President Mohammadu Buhari will also commission the 1000-Seater Conference Centre, Ultra-Modern 4-level Car Park and the NCDMB 10 megawatts Gas-Fired Independent Power Plant in Bayelsa State.
Press Release
FG Begins Feasibility Study for Brass Shipyard Project
NCDMB,
@nigeriaLNG
to drive project
@NigeriaGov
has commenced feasibility study for the construction of a shipyard in Brass Island, Bayelsa State, which would cater for the maintenance and repair...
We wish to express our utmost gratitude to all of our 30k Followers on this app for your following and engagements.
You have been gracious and we are grateful.
Thanks for supporting Local content development and by extrapolation the advancement of our beloved nation, Nigeria.
This Video shows the current state of work at the
#NCDMB
's Nigerian Oil and Gas Park Scheme(NOGaPS) at Emeyal 1, in Bayelsa State, which is one of the 3 ongoing NOGaPS. The others are in Cross River and Akwa Ibom States respectively; with more to come.
We are currently live at the Obigwe Field for the commissioning of the NCDMB backed Waltersmith 5000BPD Modular Refinery & Groundbreaking of 45,000BPD Refinery by H.E
@NGRPresident
@MBuhari
.
Watch this space for updates on this historic event.
#WaltersmithRefinery
#NCDMB
COMMISSIONING OF THE NIGERIAN CONTENT TOWER
As we countdown to the official commissioning of our headquarters building by President
@MBuhari
, here is what you need to know;
H. E President
@MBuhari
will tomorrow virtually commission the 1st phase of the NCDMB backed
@Waltersmithng
5000 BPD Modular Refinery at the Ibigwe Field, Ohaji Egbema LGA, Imo State.
He will also perform the Ground Breaking for a 45,000 BPD Waltersmith Refinery.
#NCDMB
PHOTOS:
Engr.
@wabote_simbi
FNSE, Executive Secretary of
@OfficialNCDMB
in a chat with the Group Managing Director of
@NNPCgroup
, Mele Kolo Kyari (
@MKKyari
) at the sidelines of the 2-day public hearing on the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), 2020 organised by
@NGRSenate
in Abuja.
PHOTOS:
#HappeningNow
: Signing Ceremony and the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Development of Brass Fertilizer & Petrochemical Company Limited Integrated Methanol and Gas Project in Odioma, Brass Island, Bayelsa State a Partnership
@OfficialNCDMB
and
@NNPCgroup
H.E
@NGRPresident
@MBuhari
mandated the HMSPR Chief Timipre Sylva (
@HETimipreSylva
)and the Imo State Governor
@Govhopeuzodinma
to cut the ribbon at the Waltersmith 5000BPD Modular Refinery on his behalf as he officially commissioned the first of its kind Refinery
Press Release
@NigeriaGov
35,000 Jobs As NCDMB, NNPC Stake US$670m In Brass Methanol Plant
@OfficialNCDMB
,
@NNPCgroup
and DSV Engineering on Friday signed the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the construction of 10,000 tonnes/day methanol 👇👇
Happening Now!
Managing Director/Chief Executive of Total Nigeria and E&P Nigeria Ltd
@TOTALNigeria
and current chairman of OPTS, Mr Mike Sangster paid a courtesy visit to the ES
#NCDMB
Engr. Simbi Wabote, FNSE at Nigerian Content Tower, Yenagoa.
Celebrating Six Years of Excellence of Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote (FNSE, FIPS) as Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB)
Congratulations, Sir!
#SimbiWaboteAt6
#NCDMB
Happening Now
The Executive Secretary NCDMB Engr Simbi Kesiye Wabote (
@wabote_simbi
) has just received the HMSPR
@HETimipreSylva
and other Members of our Governing Council who are at the Nigerian Content Tower, Yenagoa, for the Board's Governing Council Meeting.
More to come.
PHOTOS:
#COVID
-19: In a bid to support efforts to halt the spread of Coronavirus in the country, the NCDMB also distributed an ambulance and other
#COVID
-19 Relief Materials to Rivers State.
#NCDMB
#StayHomeSaveLives
SIGNED AND SEALED
Brass Fertilizer & Petrochemical Company Limited, DSV Engineering LTD, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (
@NNPCgroup
) and
@OfficialNCDMB
just signed the Accession and Share Subscription Agreement for the 10,000 tonnes/day methanol production plant.
BREAKING: The HMSPR
@FMPRng
, Chief
@HETimipreSylva
will tomorrow 12/03/21 accompanied by the Executive Secretary of
@OfficialNCDMB
, Engr.
@wabote_simbi
perform the groundbreaking of Rungas LPG composite Cylinder Manufacturing Plant at Alaro City, FZE in Lagos State.
#NCDMB
Later today, at the Ibigwe Field, Ohaji Egbema LGA, Imo State, H. E President
@MBuhari
will virtually commission the 1st phase of the NCDMB backed
@Waltersmithng
5000 BPD Modular Refinery
He will also perform the Ground Breaking for a 45,000 BPD Waltersmith Refinery.
#NCDMB
PHOTOS:
Earlier today, the Ag. Principal/CEO of the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Dr.H.A. Adimula and his team, paid a courtesy visit to the ES NCDMB, Engr.
@wabote_simbi
at the Nigerian Content Tower in Yenagoa.
Discussions where centered on partnership and collaboration
Today has not only been a historic day for us at
#NCDMB
, but also a very busy one for the ES
@wabote_simbi
and HMSPR
@HETimipreSylva
.
After Pres.
@MBuhari
commissioned our HQ Building & other, the ES joined the HMSPR for to commission 2 other Projects.
Details in next tweets
Happening Now!
ES
#NCDMB
, Engr Simbi Wabote is on a Facility Tour to Sparkwest Steel Industries Ltd, Sagamu, Ogun State. The visit is part of the Board's efforts to ascertain in-country Capacity in the Oil and Gas sector especially in the area of steel galvanizing.
The ES,
#NCDMB
Engr
@wabote_simbi
, a short while ago, led the Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons (
@egmmh
) Equatorial Guinea, H.E. Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima
@GabrielObiang
on a tour of the NCDMB backed WALTERSMITH 5,000 bpd Modular Refinery at Ibigwe, Imo State.
@toluogunlesi
BREAKING: The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and
@Enactus_Nigeria
call for application for the Nigerian Content Science and Technology Innovation Challenge (STIC) has been extended from 14th January, 2021 to 31st January, 2021 by 11:59pm (WAT).
#NCDMB
The Executive Secretary,
#NCDMB
, Engr.
@wabote_simbi
FNSE & other management staff of the Board earlier today paid a visit to the Nigerian Oil & Gas Park Scheme (NOGAPS) site in Odukpani, Cross River state.
The HMSPR,
@HETimipreSylva
on Tuesday led the Nigerian delegation including the ES NCDMB
@wabote_simbi
to Morocco to sign MOUs that foster Nigerian-Morocco bilateral agreement to promote Agriculture, Commerce and Hydrocarbon development which is expected to be completed by 2023.
His Excellency, President Mohammedu Buhari (
@MBuhari
) delivered his address Virtually at the Commissioning of the Nigerian Content Tower. “I commend the NCDMB for the success it has recorded in the past 10 years”.
#NCTower
#NCDMB
📷The Executive Secretary
#NCDMB
, Engr Simbi Wabote (
@wabote_simbi
) has just concluded a meeting with a delegation of the Federal Character Commission (
@fccnigeria
) led by its chairperson, Muheeda Dankaka, who is at the Board's Corporate Headquarters, Yenagoa, on a courtesy call.
Press Release
$7.6bn Train 7 Project underway as NCDMB,
@nigeriaLNG
hold EPC Contract kick-off meeting
The Train 7 project is set to commence in earnest as the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Nigerian LNG Limited Tuesday held the kick-off...
In addition, rising global demand for cleaner energy sources has offered Nigeria an opportunity to exploit gas resources for the good of the country. We must seize this opportunity. It is, therefore, my privilege and honour to now launch the Decade of Gas Agenda. - Pres
@MBuhari
The ES,
#NCDMB
,
@wabote_simbi
FNSE & other management staff of the Board earlier today paid a preliminary visit to the Nigerian Oil & Gas Park Scheme (NOGAPs) site in Emeyal 1 Bayelsa.
The purpose of the visit was to ascertain the level of ongoing construction at the NOGAPs park.
Press Release
NCDMB, NNPC, Brass Fertilizer sign Shareholders Agreements on Methanol Project
@OfficialNCDMB
,
@NNPCgroup
, Brass Fertilizer and Petrochemical Company Limited and DSV Engineering on Tuesday signed two key agreements for the construction
PRESS RELEASE
FG lauds
@Waltersmithng
, NCDMB on completion of 5000 barrels per day Modular Refinery
…firm plans expansion to 50,000 barrels
@NigeriaGov
has applauded Waltersmith Petroman Oil Limited and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) for...
Join Live and Stream the official launch of STIC from 11:00am on Thursday, 19th Nov, 2020 on all our social media platforms (
@OfficialNCDMB
) and learn more about how you can participate and be among the winners of the N60,000,000.
#NCDMB
#STIC2020
#InspireInnovations
JUST IN: The 4th Edition of the NCDMB Annual National Undergraduate Essay Competition is here again.
For more information on participation and contest rules please visit
Entry closes 25th September, 2020.
HAPPENING NOW
Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc (
@seplatpetroleum
) led by its CEO/Executive Director Mr Roger Thompson Brown is currently on a courtesy visit to the ES,
#NCDMB
, Engr. Simbi Wabote (
@wabote_simbi
) FNSE, in the Nigeria Content Tower, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Press Release
$7.6n Train 7 Project underway as NCDMB,
@nigeriaLNG
hold EPC Contract kick-off meeting
The Train 7 project is set to commence in earnest as the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and
@nigeriaLNG
Tuesday held the
PHOTOS:
#COVID
-19: As part of support to combat the spread of Coronavirus in the country, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and PETAN has distributed two ambulances and other
#COVID
-19 Relief Materials to Bayelsa State.
#NCDMB
#StayHomeSaveLives
NCDMB Holds Aptitude Test For 60 Trainee Cadets
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has conducted aptitude tests and interviews for prospective candidates that would participate in the 2nd phase of its Cadet Training Programme.
#NCDMB
COMMISSIONING OF NIGERIAN CONTENT
As we await the virtual commissioning of the Nigerian Content Tower by
@NGRPresident
,
@MBuhari
, here is how you can follow the event live.
The Azikel Refinery Project is one of the Board's strategic Partnerships in support of Government Policies and Programs. The 12,000bpd Modular Refinery is located in Gbarain, Bayelsa State. The project is expected to to be completed in 2024 .
#NCDMBPartnerships
His Excellency, President
@MBuhari
represented by the HMSPR
@FMPRng
,
@HETimipreSylva
cutting the ribbon and unveiling the National Oil and Gas Excellence Centre (NOGEC) built by the Department of Petroleum Resources (
@dprhotline
) in Lagos State.
#NCDMB
I am proud to announce that Mr. President (
@MBuhari
) will officially commission the first Modular Refinery in Nigeria on the 24th of November, 2020 at Ibigwe, Imo State. - Engr. Simbi Wabote (
@wabote_simbi
)
Press Release
Nigerian Content Intervention Fund Increased to US$350M
The Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Content Intervention Fund from US$200 million to US$350 million.
@NigeriaGov
PRESS RELEASE
FG, Shell, Bayelsa State begin Oloibiri Museum and Research Center
Sixty-four years after the discovery of crude oil in commercial quantities at Oloibiri, Bayelsa State by Shell Darcy,
@NigeriaGov
working closely with
@BayelsaStateGov
and
@Shell_Nigeria
have...
PHOTOS:
#HappeningNow
: Official Hand-Over Ceremony of the Nigerian Content Tower by the Main Contractor
@megastarng
to Engr.
@wabote_simbi
FNSE, ably represented by the Director, Planning Research and Statistics NCDMB, Mr. Patrick Obah in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY’S MESSAGE TO NCDMB STAFF ON THE RENEWAL OF HIS APPOINTMENT BY PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI, GCFR.
Dear Colleagues,
I am excited to formally announce to you that our dear President, His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR has renewed my appointment as the...
As stated in several fora, we are a regulatory agency saddled with the responsibility of monitoring and enforcing compliance with the requirements for Nigerian Content in the oil and gas industry. We also have additional mandate to develop in-country capacities and capabilities.
Happen Now is the kickoff ceremony of phase 2 of the
#NCDMB
sponsored 12 Months Mandatory Seatime Training Scheme for Marine Cadets at the Charkins Maritime and Offshore Safety Academy, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
📸
Another look at the NCDMB sponsored newly renovated, furnished and equipped state-of-the-art Furniture section, Carpentry Department of the Government Technical College (GTC) Abak, Akwa Ibom State which is the 1st phase of the Board's intervention Project in that great College
The Executive Secretary,
#NCDMB
, Engr.
@wabote_simbi
FNSE chatting with the CEO/Executive Director, Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc
@seplatpetroleum
Mr. Roger Brown, after the courtesy visit to the Board by Seplat delegation today in the Nigeria Content Tower in Yenagoa
Press Release
Train 7: NCDMB Approves Key Documents, Clears Project for Take Off
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has approved the Nigerian Content Compliance Certificate (NCCC) and Approved Vendors Lists (AVLs) for
@nigeriaLNG
Train 7 Project.
Arrival of President Muhammadu Buhari (
@MBuhari
) via zoom to virtually commission the Waltersmith 5000BPD Modular Refinery happening now.
#WaltersmithRefinery
The Group Managing Director of
@NNPCgroup
, Mallam Mele Kyari (
@MKKyari
) delivered a goodwill message at the virtual commissioning of the Nigerian Content Tower in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
#NCTower
#NCDMB
PHOTOS:
Shortly after their arrival, HE,
@Hope_Uzodimma1
, Gov of Imo State, HMIC (
@FMICNigeri
) Lai Mohammed, HMSFE, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, ES NCDMB, Engr.
@wabote_simbi
and Mr. Abdulrazak Isa took a tour round
@Waltersmithng
5000bpd Modular Refinery in Ibigwe, Imo State.
“We partnered with Waltersmith Petrochemical to set up a 5,000 bpd refinery at Ibigwe Field, Imo State. And also, we partnered with Azikel refinery to build 11,000 bpd modular refinery in Bayelsa”. - Engr.
@wabote_simbi
The Atlantic Refinery is one of the Board's Partnerships in support of Government Policies and Programs. The 2,000bpd Modular Refinery located in Brass Island, Bayelsa State is expected to be completed this year.
#NCDMBPartnerships
HAPPENING NOW!
The HMSPR
@FMPRng
@HETimipreSylva
accompanied by the ES
#NCDMB
Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote (
@wabote_simbi
) FNSE, and other Governing Council members are currently on a site visit to the NOGAPS Park in Emeyal I, Bayelsa State.
The ES,
#NCDMB
Engr.
@wabote_simbi
FNSE, today visited Duport Energy Park, Egbokor, Edo state to assess the progress of works on the fabrication of the tank farm, civil works, pipeline installation & other site preparation works in readiness for delivery of the modular refinery.
Video highlight of the preliminary visit to the Nigerian Oil & Gas Park Scheme (NOGAPs) site in Emeyal 1 Bayelsa, by the Executive Secretary,
#NCDMB
, Engr Simbi Wabote FNSE
@wabote_simbi
and other management staff of the Board earlier today.
📽️
The Executive Secretary NCDMB Engr Simbi Kesiye Wabote (
@wabote_simbi
) speaks to newsmen on the Economic significance of the Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited's Integrated Energy Infrastructure Park, at the project site Sogu-Bugo, Okpoama, Bayelsa State
BREAKING: The winners of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (
#NCDMB
) Nigerian Content Science and Technology Innovation Challenge (STIC) in partnership with
@Enactus_Nigeria
have been identified. The winners will now advance to regional stage.
#STIC2020
Gas has the enormous potential to diversify and grow Nigeria’s economy given the country’s potential of about 600 trillion cubic feet (tcf) which is yet to be explored. - President
@MBuhari
speaking at the Launch of Decade of Gas.
PRESS RELEASE
Buhari Commissions Waltersmith Modular Refinery, Hails NCDMB
@NGRPresident
@MBuhari
on Tuesday performed the virtual commissioning of the 5,000 barrels per day (bpd) Waltersmith Modular Refinery, developed with 30 percent equity, 👉
We at
#NCDMB
say a happy birthday to our visionary, innovative, pragmatic and patriotic boss, Engr
@wabote_simbi
, the quintessential embodiment of Local Content.
we wish you many more healthy, hearty, wealthy and productive years.
Happy Birthday!
Press Release
US$50M Nigerian Content Research & Development Fund Approved
The Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has approved the establishment of a US$50 million Nigerian Content Research & Development Fund.
@toluogunlesi
PRESS RELEASE
NCDMB lauds Total E&P, PCN on Ikike Line Pipe Coating Project
…project creates 300 jobs
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commended Total Exploration and Production Nigeria (TEPNG) and Pipe Coaters
Nigeria to Compete in Methanol Market
Signs $3.6b FID To Harness Gas, Reduce Carbon Emission
After many years of importation of methanol, the Federal Government has disclosed its intention to compete in the global methanol market with a new investment
Happening Now!!
Arrival of the HMSPR
@FMPRng
, Chief Timipre Sylva (
@HETimipreSylva
) for the 4th Council meeting with Permanent Secretaries, Directors and CEO's of Agencies and Parastals under the Ministry of Petroleum Resources holding at Nigerian Content Tower, Yenagoa
This project is expected to Create 30,000 jobs during the development and construction stage and 5,000-6,000 jobs when it is completed and fully in operation. - Chief Timipre Sylva (
@HETimipreSylva
), HMSPR
PHOTOS:
Earlier today, the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC), formally handed over the 10-megawatts gas fired power plant it constructed at Elebele, Bayelsa State to NCDMB at the Board’s Liaison office in Abuja. The ES NCDMB, Engr.
@wabote_simbi
received the NAOC team.
#NCDMB
JUST IN: The Executive Secretary NCDMB, Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote (
@wabote_simbi
) FNSE, will on Thursday, March 25, 2021 be conferred with an Award as the Most Impactful Chief Executive in the Niger Delta, at the 8th Bayelsa Media Awards (BMA).
#NCDMB
Arrival of the Executive Secretary,
#NCDMB
@wabote_simbi
FNSE at the ongoing National Executive Council meeting of the Petroleum & Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN)
@PENGASSAN
holding at the Immaculate Royal International Hotel, Owerri, Imo State.