The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has inaugurated its Technical Advisory Board (TAB) as part of efforts to strengthen the assessment, development, and commercialization of research, innovation, and technology solutions for the Nigerian oil and gas industry.
The Technical Advisory Board was inaugurated last week in Lagos by the Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, Mr. Omomehim Ajimijaye, on behalf of the Board’s management.
Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, Mr. Ajimijaye stated that the establishment of the Technical Advisory Board underscores NCDMB’s commitment to fostering innovation-driven growth and supporting the development of indigenous technologies capable of addressing critical challenges within the oil and gas value chain.
He explained that the Technical Advisory Board was created to provide expert technical evaluation and advisory support to NCDMB in the assessment, selection, development, and advancement of research, innovation, and technology projects. According to him, the Board will focus on identifying and promoting solutions that address industry needs while demonstrating strong potential for deployment, scalability, and commercialization.
Mr. Ajimijaye emphasized that the Board would play a strategic role in ensuring that innovative ideas and technologies receive the technical scrutiny and guidance required to enhance their maturity and readiness for industry adoption. He added that the initiative aligns with NCDMB’s mandate of promoting Nigerian content development and enhancing local technological capabilities in the oil and gas sector.
The Technical Advisory Board comprises representatives drawn from key stakeholder organizations across the industry and research ecosystem, including the NCDMB, Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG), Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Research and Technology Innovation (RTI) units of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Petroleum and Chemical Technology Solutions (PCTS), Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS), and independent research experts.
The diverse composition of the Board is expected to provide a multidisciplinary perspective in evaluating emerging technologies, research proposals, and innovation initiatives, while facilitating collaboration between industry, academia, and regulatory institutions.
Members of the Board expressed their appreciation to NCDMB for the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of research and technology development in Nigeria’s energy sector. They pledged to leverage their collective expertise to support the Board’s innovation agenda and promote solutions capable of delivering tangible value to the industry and the nation.
The inauguration of the Technical Advisory Board marks another significant step in NCDMB’s efforts to build a sustainable innovation ecosystem that fosters technological advancement, strengthens local capacity, and supports the growth and competitiveness of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry
