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Why we constructed Nigerian Content Tower – Simbi Wabote, NCDMB Boss | Feature Interview

  • Lindsey Schlandt
  • May 29
  • 1 min read
Simbi Wabote dressed in formal attire with a black tuxedo, bow tie, and polka dot pocket square, smiling at an event and exemplifying leadership and professionalism in Nigeria’s energy sector.

GBARAMATUVOICENEWS.COM — In this in-depth interview with GbaramatuVoice, Simbi Wabote, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), discusses the transformative strides made under his leadership to promote local content in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Drawing from a distinguished 26-year career at Shell and an enduring commitment to national development, Wabote outlines the vision behind landmark projects like the Nigerian Content Tower, multiple oil and gas parks, modular refineries, and pipe mills across the Niger Delta.


He highlights the $8 billion annual retention achieved through local content policies, a 46% rise in indigenous participation in the sector, and the roadmap aiming for 70% Nigerian content by 2027. Wabote also reflects on sustainability beyond his tenure, the legislative interplay between the NOGICD Act and the Petroleum Industry Act, and his hopes for responsible investment, youth engagement, and regional cooperation in the Niger Delta. His leadership continues to reshape Nigeria’s industrial landscape with long-term, community-driven impact.


 
 

 

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