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African Content: Wabote seeks collaboration in projects, capacity development, R&D
AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM
Sponsored by: H&H
He spoke at the ongoing 2022 Africa Energy Week (AEW), where he charged African oil producers to break down barriers that often prevent African countries from deepening African Content practice and economic collaboration, listing such issues to include language, currencies, immigration, and bias towards the dictates of colonial masters.
He advised African leaders and businesses to recognize that poverty does not discriminate against race, religion, or gender, hence they must join hands within the continent and across the globe to tackle common challenges.
The Executive Secretary expressed delight with the emerging collaborations amongst countries and institutions in Africa, especially in infrastructure projects and provision of funding.
Other ongoing cooperative initiatives include the formation of the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO), the African Local Content Roundtable, and the recent effort by APPO to establish an Africa Energy Fund.
Speaking further on the topic ‘’A Return to African Hands: Pragmatic Local Content, Africa Content and Asset Transfer”, Wabote explained that six essential parameters are needed to achieve sustainable Local Content programme.
The parameters include an enabling regulatory framework backed with the appropriate legislation, baseline and periodic gap analysis to determine gaps that require closure in the areas of skills, facilities and infrastructure and thirdly, structured capacity-building intervention to spur the development of in-country capacities and capabilities.
This will include local manufacturing, infrastructural development and Human Capacity Development.
Other parameters needed for local content growth include funding and incentives, research and development, which drives the development of home-grown technology and lastly, access to market, which is necessary to ensure patronage and utilization of capacities and capabilities developed.
The Executive Secretary listed some of the achievements recorded in the implementation of Local Content in Nigeria and they include the increase in the value of in-country retention from five percent which was subsisted before the enactment of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act to 47 percent, and the development of two world-class pipe mills, and five impressive pipe coating yards.
Other achievements include Nigerians owning more than 40 percent of marine vessels used in the oil and gas industry, the ability of Nigeria firms to fabricate more than 250,000 tonnes per year and the delivery of over 13 million training manhours through the Human Capacity Development Programs.
He also remarked that the Board completed the 17-storey NCDMB headquarters building and partnered with investors to construct four modular refineries, one of which is the 5,000 barrels per day Waltersmith Modular Refinery which is already operational and others at various stages of development.
He also noted that portfolio of intervention funds managed by Nigeria’s Bank of Industry and NEXIM Bank that have grown to more than $500million and the Board recommended the establishment of the African Energy Bank which was adopted by APPO and is now actively supported by AFREXIM as a means of ensuring African Energy Security.
He added that the NCDMB enabled the construction of an FPSO integration facility in Lagos and constructed oil and gas industrial parks spread across six states to enhance local manufacturing of oil and gas components and partnered with investors to construct LPG jetties and storage terminals, LPG bottling plants, LPG cylinders manufacturing plant, LGP production plants, and gas processing facilities.
These gas-based investments will deepen LPG utilization and actualize the Decade of Gas Initiative, he said.
He also Local Content implementation has ensured that indigenous operators such as SEPLAT, AITEO, EROTON, and others are now responsible for about 30 percent of the nation’s oil production and more than 60 percent of domestic gas supply and helped to increase confidence amongst indigenous operators on their capability to manage and grow production from divested assets.
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JANDOR Congratulates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on His 73rd Birthday
JANDOR Congratulates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on His 73rd Birthday
AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM
SPONSORED BY: H&H
The Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement and former gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (JANDOR), extends his heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the occasion of his 73rd birthday.
President Tinubu’s contributions to Nigeria’s political and economic landscape remain significant, with a legacy of leadership that has shaped governance at both state and national levels. As he marks this milestone, Dr. Adediran acknowledges his resilience, strategic vision, and dedication to public “I join millions of Nigerians in celebrating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today.
His journey in leadership has been marked by courage and a commitment to nation-building. I wish him good health, divine guidance, and renewed strength as he continues his renewed hope agenda and the task of leading Nigeria towards greater development and prosperity,” JANDOR stated.
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JANDOR Commends Hon. Faleke, Benson, and Badru for Sponsoring Constitutional Amendment Bill to Upgrade Lagos LCDAs
JANDOR Commends Hon. Faleke, Benson, and Badru for Sponsoring Constitutional Amendment Bill to Upgrade Lagos LCDAs
AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM
SPONSORED BY: H&H
The Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement and former Lagos State gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (JANDOR), acknowledge, appreciate and commend the trio of Hon. James Faleke, Hon. Jimi Benson, and Hon. Enitan Badru for their bold and progressive step in sponsoring a constitutional amendment bill seeking to upgrade Lagos State’s 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to full-fledged Local Government Areas.
JANDOR applauds this initiative, recognizing it as a long-overdue step toward deepening grassroots governance, improving service delivery, and ensuring that Lagosians enjoy the full benefits of decentralization. The move aligns with the aspirations of the people of Lagos, who have long yearned for full autonomy and federal recognition of their LCDAs.
Hon. James Abiodun Faleke (Ikeja Federal Constituency), Hon. Babajimi Benson (Ikorodu Federal Constituency), and Hon. Enitan Dolapo Badru (Lagos Island I Federal Constituency), alongside 19 other lawmakers sponsored the proposed legislation which has successfully scaled its second reading in the House of Representative.
“This legislative push is a significant milestone in our collective quest for a more functional and efficient local government system in Lagos State. By sponsoring this amendment, Hon. Faleke, Hon. Benson, and Hon. Badru have demonstrated true representation, putting the interests of Lagosians first,” JANDOR stated.
He further urged all stakeholders, including other lawmakers, political leaders, and Lagos residents, to support the bill’s passage, emphasizing that upgrading the LCDAs will promote equitable development, improve infrastructural growth, and strengthen governance at the grassroots level.
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Dupe Olusola Empowers Women Entrepreneurs at WIPO’s IP & Women Business Summit 2025
AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM
SPONSORED BY: H&H
Dupe Olusola, Founder of the Next Generation Foundation and a transformational leader with vast experience spanning hospitality, finance, agribusiness, SME growth, and private equity, delivered a powerful keynote address at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Nigeria Office’s IP & Women Business Summit 2025.
The event, held at the United Nations House in Abuja on Thursday, March 20, 2025, brought together female entrepreneurs and professionals to explore the intersection of intellectual property (IP) and business growth.
In her inspiring speech, Olusola emphasized the importance of personal branding and intellectual property protection as critical tools for women in business. She acknowledged the overwhelming interest in the event, noting how many women were eager to participate.
“That energy speaks to our collective thirst for growth and our commitment to being better,” she remarked.
Olusola highlighted the essence of personal branding, stating that a brand is more than a logo or a tagline—it is an individual’s reputation, voice, and the unique value they bring to the marketplace. She urged women to embrace their authenticity, stand for something meaningful, and remain consistent in their brand messaging.
“Authenticity is key. Your journey, including the challenges, is what makes you unique. Integrity and consistency will set you apart in your industry,” Olusola noted.
She also underscored the significance of intellectual property in protecting personal and business brands.
Encouraging women to safeguard their work, she stated, “We invest years into crafting our stories and expertise—so why leave them vulnerable? Intellectual property protection is not just for corporations; it is for every entrepreneur, every innovator, and every woman who wants to safeguard her legacy.”
Highlighting the financial impact of a strong personal brand, Olusola explained how it opens doors to new business opportunities, leadership roles, and partnerships. “Your network is your net worth.
A well-managed personal brand directly translates into increased revenue and influence,” she said.
She further explored key strategies for brand visibility, emphasizing the need to show up consistently, engage in meaningful networking, and leverage digital platforms to amplify one’s voice.
She encouraged attendees to be bold in advocating for themselves and their ideas, reminding them that success is built through persistence and resilience.
Concluding her speech, Olusola challenged the audience to take ownership of their personal brands and intellectual assets. “Audit your brand today. Do you own your name, your logo, and the content you produce? Have you taken the necessary steps to protect your identity and ideas? Your brand is not just who you are today—it is an asset that will create opportunities and impact for generations to come.”
Her message resonated deeply with attendees, many of whom left the event empowered with new strategies to strengthen and protect their personal and business brands.
The IP & Women Business Summit 2025 served as a crucial platform for knowledge-sharing, inspiring female entrepreneurs to harness the power of intellectual property to secure their businesses and legacies.
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