Nigerian Content in Practice: Working With an Indigenous Contractor

Nigerian content has been a pillar of the country's oil and gas policy for over a decade. The Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act of 2010 set out to grow the share of work, goods and services delivered by Nigerian companies and people, and it created the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to oversee it. For operators and contractors, that means local capability is part of how projects are planned and awarded.

What it means day to day

• First consideration for Nigerian companies where they can do the work to the required standard.

• Local capacity. Investing in engineering, project management and fabrication skills inside the country.

• Technology and skills transfer through partnerships between foreign and indigenous firms.

What to look for in an indigenous contractor

1. Ownership and registration. Check the Corporate Affairs Commission registration and who owns and manages the company.

2. Track record. Ask which clients they supply and what scope they have delivered.

3. HSE systems. Look for documented policies, hazard analysis tools and training, not just a safety statement.

4. Supply chain. Do they work with approved manufacturers and can they provide material documentation?

5. Willingness to partner. Good local firms work alone or in consortium with technical partners.

Where Floam stands

Floam Energy is wholly owned, managed and operated by Nigerians, with zero percent foreign stake, and was incorporated in 2014 (RC1232115). We contribute to local-content progress through the projects we execute, on our own or in consortium with technical partners. We are committed to building in-country engineering and project management capability, and we work with companies both foreign and indigenous.

Learn more about our Nigerian content commitment or our company.