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Success Of Local Content Law Depends On Oil Communities – Special Adviser
The Special Adviser on Oil and Gas to the Delta Governor, Mr David Ekereokosu has said that the success of the Local Content Law will depended oil communities’ involvement in oil industry operations.
He said that for the country to enjoy and sustain the revenue flow from oil operations, the host communities must be involved as co- owners in the industries.
Ekereokosu, spoke to newsmen in Asaba, lauded President Goodluck Jonathan for signing the Nigeria Oil and Gas Local Content Development Act into law.
He said that before the idea of the Local Content Act, Gov. Emmanuel Uduaghan had established mechanism for cordial relationship between oil companies and host communities in the state.
“Uduaghan while coming into office has set mechanism to ensure that there exist cordial relationship between oil companies and the host communities, such that the communities must be carried along.
“Thanks to God, that we now have a Nigeria Oil and Gas Local Content Development Act, which has been signed into law by our president,’’ he said.
Ekereokosu said that it was gratifying that the law had been enacted and sued for its strict enforcement for sanity and a conducive environment for oil operations in the country.
Niger Delta
NDDC Begins N50,000 Monthly Payment To 10,000 N’Delta Youths

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has begun the payment of N50,000 monthly stipends to 10,000 indigenous youths from the Niger Delta under its Youths Internship Scheme.
The Director of Corporate Affairs at the NDDC, Mrs Seledi Thompson-Wakama, disclosed this to journalists in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, yesterday.
She explained that the beneficiaries would undergo practical, hands-on training across the various organisations for 12 months to develop critical skills.
Recall that during the inauguration of the scheme on July 31, 2024, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, had announced the Federal Government’s approval of a N50,000 monthly stipend for the trainees.
According to Thompson-Wakama, the commission has successfully completed the selection process and has begun placing trainees in organisations to gain practical experience.
“Consequently, with the completion of these phases, the payment of the monthly stipends has also commenced,” she announced.
She revealed that the 10,000 beneficiaries were transparently selected from over 3.2 million youths who registered for the empowerment programme.
“This unprecedented response highlights the immense potential and aspirations of our youths to improve themselves.
“NDDC remains steadfast in ensuring this life-changing opportunity reaches the most deserving candidates, creating a lasting impact and paving the way for a brighter future,” she stated.
Thompson-Wakama explained that the scheme had enabled the commission to collate essential data, including the qualifications, skills, interests, needs, and employment status of the youths in the region.
The data, she explained, would guide the commission in designing programmes tailored to address the unique challenges faced by young people.
She disclosed that the NDDC partnered with KPMG, a global audit and consultancy firm, to enhance the commission’s corporate governance framework.
“KPMG has produced a Governance Advisory Report that will serve as a tool to support the commission’s transition from a transaction-based to a transformation-focussed policy,” Thompson-Wakama added.
The director commended the youths for their patience and cooperation during the selection process for the scheme.
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