Nigeria has made significant progress in its local content development, achieving 61 per cent under the Nigerian Content Strategic Roadmap (2017–2027). This milestone has sparked optimism among stakeholders, who are now working towards a more ambitious target of 70 per cent. The 15th Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum, scheduled to take place from 30 November to 3 December 2026 in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, will bring together key players to discuss strategies for sustaining this progress beyond 2027.
The PNC Forum, organised by dmg Nigeria events in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), will feature a diverse range of participants, including government officials, regulators, operators, and indigenous businesses. The event comes at a time of increased upstream investment, driven by major projects such as Shell’s $2 billion HI Field and the $5 billion Bonga North project. Additionally, local operators are taking over divested assets, and other African countries are seeking to replicate Nigeria’s successful model.
As the current Roadmap approaches its conclusion, stakeholders are turning their attention to the remaining capacity gaps and the priorities that should guide implementation after 2027. Wemimo Oyelana, portfolio and country director at dmg Nigeria events, highlighted the significance of the PNC Forum, stating that 15 years of Nigerian Content implementation have demonstrated the power of sustained policy, regulatory commitment, and industry collaboration.
The PNC Forum will focus on four key areas: Mobilising Capital, Project Opportunities, Advancing Nigerian Content, and Policy and Legislation. Discussions on capital will centre on improving access to funding, strengthening financial partnerships, and innovative financing to help indigenous companies compete and deliver more complex projects. The forum will also examine how closer collaboration and supplier development can unlock commercial opportunities across the energy value chain.
Participants will also explore policies, investment priorities, and strategies needed to strengthen competitiveness, close capacity gaps, and accelerate industrialisation. Furthermore, they will discuss how laws and regulations can adapt to new opportunities, shifting markets, technological advances, and investor expectations, while enabling investment and supporting sustainable growth in the energy sector.
The Forum will employ five formats designed to turn dialogue into accountability, including Strategic Leadership Panels, Executive Debates, Town Hall, and Breakout Sessions. These formats will enable CEOs, government leaders, and decision-makers to address critical issues, review progress, and seek clarity on policy and compliance. By doing so, stakeholders aim to collectively shape priorities for the next decade of Nigerian Content implementation.
Ultimately, the PNC Forum seeks to ensure that Nigeria’s progress in local content development is sustained and built upon. With a strong lineup of participants and a clear agenda, the event is poised to drive meaningful discussions and actionable outcomes. As the country looks to the future, stakeholders are optimistic about the potential for further growth and collaboration in the energy sector.
Key points
- Nigeria aims to achieve a 70 per cent local content target
- The 15th PNC Forum will focus on Mobilising Capital, Project Opportunities, Advancing Nigerian Content, and Policy and Legislation
- The event will bring together government, regulators, operators, and indigenous businesses to discuss strategies for sustaining progress beyond 2027
