Nigerian Content Interactive Seminar hosted by 
Implementation, Challenges & Opportunities
21 February 2013
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Hosted by Total, the Nigerian Content Seminar will highlight the opportunities afforded by the Local Content Development Act as well as the challenges and success stories. Attend the seminar and hear first hand from across the value chain!
08:30 Welcome Coffee hosted by 
08:30 Registration
09:30 Opening Keynote Addresses
Engr Ernest C Nwapa, CEO & Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board
Lord Waverley (JD), Adviser to Chairman, CCC Group
10:00
Session 1: PANEL SESSION: Nigerian Content Implementation So Far: How do the Different Stakeholders Interpret the Nigerian Content Act?
Chair: Dayo Okusami, Group General Counsel & Company Secretary, Atlantic Energy
• What has been achieved in Nigerian Content implementation so far and what else needs to be done?
• How have oil and gas divestments of assets boosted Nigerian Content?
• Lessons learned from around the globe – how can Nigeria continue to succeed in Nigerian Content implementation?
Igo Weli, General Manager, Nigerian Content Development, Shell Companies in Nigeria
Eyitemi Halima Sule, Local Content Manager, Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited
Dr Amy Jadesimi, Managing Director, LADOL Integrated Logistics FZE
Hon Kingsley Kuku, Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta/Presidential Amnesty Committee
Adeyinka Samuel, Area Manager (Sub-Sahara) – Process Systems, Aker Solutions
11:00 Networking Coffee Break hosted by
11:30 What are the Legal & Operational Challenges & Opportunities of Nigerian Content?
• How can indigenous companies access adequate financing?
• Implementing training to fill the skills gap
• What support do suppliers need to meet operational requirements?
• Improving the effectiveness of local contractors through technology transfer
• Lowering costs through procurement and contracting strategies
Jolomi Arenyeka, Executive Secretary, Petroleum Technology Development Fund
Raymond Wilcox, General Manager – Nigerian Content Development, Chevron Nigeria Limited
Sunny Nwankwo, Director of Nigerian Content, Cameron
Taofik O. Adegbite, Chief Executive Officer, Marine Platforms Limited
Akin Odumakinde, Managing Director, DeltaAfrik Engineering Limited
12:45 Networking Lunch hosted by 
13:45 ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION GROUPS
What are the challenges and opportunities of complying with Nigerian Content requirements?
A unique opportunity to share ideas and viewpoints on Nigerian Contents over a drink with fellow delegates at this informal networking gathering
- How do Nigerian Content regulations provide a source of business opportunities?
- How can indigenous companies access the technical know-how and financing to further their operations?
- What needs to be done to reach Nigerian Content targets?
Moderators:
Habiba Wakil, General Manager, Nigerian Content, Petroleum Technology Development Fund
Emeka Ene, Chairman, PETAN & Managing Director, Oildata Xenergi Group
Tunde Adelana, Director Monitoring & Evaluation, NCDMB
Taofik O. Adegbite, Chief Executive Officer, Marine Platforms Limited
Hon Kingsley Kuku, Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta/Presidential Amnesty Committee
15.00 End of Seminar
