Connect with us

BUSINESS

NCDMB Targets 3,000 Jobs With $200 Million Intervention Fund

Published

on





 

The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, Mr. Simbi Wabote, has said the recently launched $200 million Nigerian Content Intervention Fund is targeted at deepening local content participation in the oil and gas industry in the country.

Wabote, who made this known on Monday at a news conference in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, also said that as part of the NCDMB’s 10-year strategic plan, the board hoped to create over 3,000 jobs in the country, including indirect employment.

Advertisement

The executive secretary, according to agency report, explained that since the Local Content Act was enacted in 2010, the oil and gas sector had witnessed tremendous growth in terms of what the country had been able to draw back and domicile locally.

Wabote said, “Prior to the enactment of the Act, out of about $20 billion, which the industry was spending in its annual activities, less than three per cent remained in the country, while the rest was taken out.

[Widget_Twitter id=”1”]

Advertisement
FEATURED4 hours ago

Oborevwori’s Stellar Performance Leaves Critics Speechless – Aniagwu

Anioma State
COMMUNITY REPORT5 hours ago

Group Hails Sen. Nwoko’s Appointment As Senate Ad-hoc C’ttee Chair On Crude Oil Theft

FEATURED12 hours ago

‘Is Wike The Commander-in-Chief Of The Armed Forces? – Bode George To Tinubu, Call Your Minister To Order Now

FEATURED13 hours ago

I Helped My Husband Dispatch Guns To Clients – Wife Of Delta Gun-runner Arrested By Police Confesses

FEATURED16 hours ago

‘You’re Embarrassing The Senate With Distorted Narratives’ – Akpabio To Natasha

POLITICS18 hours ago

2027: Omo-Agege Paves New Path For APC In Delta

COMMUNITY REPORT22 hours ago

Tension Mounts Delta As Itsekiri ‘Militants’ Unleash Threats Against Benikrukru Community Over Chevron’s Judgement

COMMUNITY REPORT1 day ago

Senator Nwoko Applauded For His Commitment To Community Development

FEATURED2 days ago

DELTA APC AND LESSONS FROM UGHELLI SHOW OF SHAME, BY KENNEDY BIENOSE

Fubara
FEATURED2 days ago

Rivers Botched Budget: ‘Nothing To Worry About’ – Fubara Speaks After Assembly Speaker Snubbed Him, Locked Quarters

FEATURED2 days ago

BREAKING: Twist As Rivers Assembly Speaker Snubs Gov Fubara, Lock Rivers Assembly Complex

COMMUNITY REPORT2 days ago

Group Hails PINL’s Commitment To Nigeria’s 800,000 Bpd Crude Oil Production Boost In 18 Months

Keyamo
FEATURED3 days ago

‘You’re Not A Serious Politician’ – APC Chieftain, Ivwurie, Slams Keyamo Over Party’s Self-imposed College Of Leaders

Senator Ned Nwoko
FEATURED3 days ago

Senate Approves Aniocha North II State Constituency In Delta Following Nwoko’s Motion

Toni Kan
BUSINESS3 days ago

CBN’s 16 NEW DIRECTORS AND THE PAROCHIAL JEREMIAD, BY TONI KAN

Advertisement
Advertisement