The Bayelsa State Government has pledged its continued support and partnership to ensure the successful hosting of the 2026 Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum.
The commitment was reaffirmed during a strategic meeting between officials of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), event organizers DMG Events, and the Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Dr. Peter Pereotubo Akpe, at the Government House in Yenagoa.
Scheduled to hold from November 30 to December 3, 2026, in Yenagoa, the annual event serves as Nigeria’s premier gathering for assessing local content policy implementation, tackling industry challenges, and exploring new opportunities within the energy sector.
Key Highlights & New Initiatives for PNC 2026:Local Content Roundtable:
A newly introduced session taking place on November 30 to discuss key policy, investment, and strategic growth opportunities across the local value chain.
Local Community Contractors (LCC) Programme: A dedicated two-day initiative aimed at helping local contractors scale their operations and increase value retention in the Niger Delta region.
Youth PNC Expansion: The organizers acknowledged Bayelsa’s role in hosting the opening banquet and supporting the Youth PNC platform, which exposes young Niger Delta residents to energy sector opportunities and skill development. Decade of Local
Content Review: A breakout session designed to collect stakeholder insights on shaping the trajectory of Nigerian content policies over the next ten years.
Deputy Governor Akpe commended the NCDMB for absorbing participants from the 2025 Youth PNC into capacity-building programs and assured the delegation of maximum state support, including logistics and security, to guarantee a seamless conference.
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