As global energy markets evolve, and producers increasingly seek resilient, localized supply chains, Nigeria’s growing local content capacity continues to position the country as a model for sustainable growth across Africa.

The 14th edition of the Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum, themed “Securing Investments, Strengthening Local Content, and Scaling Energy Production”, will hold from 1–4 December 2025 in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, and is drawing strong commitments from industry stakeholders.

Oluwamuyiwa Kosile, Managing Director of Ikosh Nigeria Limited, highlighted the company’s support for the Forum, saying, “We remain committed to advancing Nigeria’s local content journey by supporting initiatives that strengthen indigenous capacity, drive innovation, and foster sustainable growth within the oil and gas industry. Our partnership with the Practical Nigerian Content Forum underscores our belief in collaboration as the foundation for developing a self-reliant and globally competitive energy industry.”

The Forum will bring together regional policymakers, global investors, regulators, and indigenous operators to discuss strategies for replicating local content implementation and capacity development across sectors, building on the Nigeria First Policy.

Key discussions will focus on securing investment, strengthening local content, and scaling energy production, with delegates exploring ways to unlock financing for indigenous businesses, expand supplier development, and accelerate technology transfer.

The event underscores Nigeria’s ambition to leverage local content not only as a driver of economic growth but also as a strategic tool for positioning the country as a leader in Africa’s energy transition.