This page contains history of Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB), NCDMB Gifmis code, Function, Duties as a Nigerian Federal Government Agency.

Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB) History

Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), was founded by the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act which came into existence on April 22, 2010.

The foundation for NCDMB was laid in 2001 when former President Olusegun Obasanjo inaugurated the Presidential Committee on Local Content in the Oil and Gas Industry. He mandated the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to drive the policy and set certain targets.

In its efforts to implement the policy, the national oil company set up the Nigerian Content Division within its system and issued some Nigerian Content directives to industry stakeholders.

Read: Local Content Registration (NOGIC JQS)

Since there was no force of law behind the Nigerian Content directives, operators of the industry found it convenient to comply on best endeavor basis.
This situation provided the impetus for the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, NNPC and other industry stakeholders to work closely with the National Assembly to develop the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Bill.

During the succeeding administration of late President Umaru Yar’Adua/Goodluck Jonathan, the National Assembly passed the NOGICD Bill.
President Goodluck Jonathan assented the Bill into law on April 22 and this gave birth to the NCDMB.

Dr. Ernest Nwapa, former staff of the Nigerian Content Division of NNPC served as the pioneer Executive Secretary from April 2010 to May l 2015. He was succeeded by Arc Denzel Kentebe. In September 2016, Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote was appointed as the 3rd substantive Executive Secretary of the Board.

NCDMB Gifmis code

1000289370

NCDMB Function

To set guidelines and minimum content levels for project related activities across the oil and gas value chain.

To engage in targeted capacity building interventions that would deepen indigenous capabilities- Human Capital Development, Infrastructure & Facilities, Manufactured Materials & Local Supplier Development.

To grow and manage the Nigerian Content Development Fund

To establish, maintain and operate the Joint Qualification System (NOGICJQS) in conjunction with industry stakeholders.

Read: DPR Permit Registration

To award Certificate of Authorization for projects that complies with Nigerian Content provisions.

NCDMB Duties

To review, assess and approve Nigerian Content plans developed by operators.
To set guidelines and minimum content levels for project related activities across the oil and gas value chain.
To engage in targeted capacity building interventions that would deepen indigenous capabilities- Human Capital Development, Infrastructure & Facilities, Manufactured Materials & Local Supplier Development.
To grow and manage the Nigerian Content Development Fund.
To establish, maintain and operate the Joint Qualification System (NOGICJQS) in conjunction with industry stakeholders.
To monitor Nigerian Content Compliance by operators and service providers. This will be in terms of cumulative spending, employment creation and sources of local goods, service and materials utilized on projects and operations.
To award Certificate of Authorization for projects that complies with Nigerian Content provisions.
To conduct studies, research, investigation, workshops and trainings aimed at advancing the development of Nigerian Content.

Nigerian Local Content Headquarters

Isaac Adaka Borough Expy, Yenagoa

Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Zone office
Bayelsa State. Nigerian Content Tower, Oxbow Lake Road, Swali, Yenagoa,