Pledges Commitment to Champion Innovative Initiatives

For its adherence to and firm belief in nurturing and deployment of local content in its operations, the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has won the “Local Content Company of the Year 2022” award at the 2023 Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) held in Abuja.

At the awards and dinner ceremony which took place at the State House, Abuja, NLNG also bagged the “Gas Infrastructure Project of the year 2022” award for its Train 7 Project.

Both  awards were handed to NLNG’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Philip Mshelbila, by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources Ambassador Gabriel Aduda and the Nigeria Content Development Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Executive Secretary, Engr. Simbi Wabote.

Receiving the awards, an elated Dr. Mshelbila said they were pointers to NLNG’s  commitment to building human capital and local capacity which demonstrates NLNG’s belief in the immense potential of Nigerians.

In his words “As we continue to drive growth and create opportunities for our nation, we remain steadfast in our resolve to empower local players, nurture talent, and foster innovation. Only by investing in building capacity in the country can we truly build a brighter and more sustainable future”.

“By the award of Gas Infrastructure Project of the Year 2022 for Train 7 project, we are once again reminded of our duty to not only push the boundaries of what is possible but to do so in a manner that safeguards our environment and uplifts our communities,” Dr. Mshelbila said.

He said that the recognition fuels the Company’s determination to continue championing initiatives that contribute to Nigeria’s burgeoning economy thereby enabling a competitive edge for Nigeria in the global energy landscape.