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Anambra demands more benefits from oil, gas sector
Anambra state urges federal government to integrate into national oil and gas master plan.
In brief
Anambra state urges federal government to integrate into national oil and gas master plan. Anambra state demands greater benefits from oil and gas sector through federal integration into national master plan. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Anambra state demands benefits
Anambra state demands greater benefits from oil and gas sector through federal integration into national master plan.
Law Mefor's statement
Law Mefor, Anambra Commissioner for Information and value reformation, said it was unfortunate that as an oil-producing state, Anambra was yet to be fully integrated into the nation’s oil and gas master plan.
Workshop on Nigerian content
Law Mefor declared open a one-day workshop on Nigerian Content capacity building for media stakeholders in Awka on Thursday.
NCDMB workshop purpose
The event was organised by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to build media capacity in oil and gas content.
Mefor's commendation
Law Mefor commended the organisers for bringing the workshop to Anambra, noting the state is recognised as an oil-producing state.
Mefor's human capacity claim
Law Mefor said Nigeria has the human capacity to manage its oil and gas resources effectively.
NCDMB Executive Secretary
The Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Felix Ogbe, said the workshop was part of the federal government’s inclusivity drive for the industry.
NCDMB director's call
The director of planning, research and statistics urged media to educate communities on oil and gas industry participation opportunities.
NCDMB GM call
The General Manager, Corporate Communications, NCDMB urged media to raise awareness about oil and gas industry opportunities in Anambra.
NCDMB accountability call
The NCDMB GM urged media to hold industry operators accountable for compliance with local content requirements.
NCDMB media role
The NCDMB GM said media has a critical role in advancing implementation of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act.
NCDMB workshop goals
The workshop was designed to deepen journalists’ understanding of the Nigerian content framework and improve reportage quality.
Anambra's oil ranking
Anambra ranks as the second-highest oil producer in the South-east region of Nigeria.
The key point
Anambra state demands greater benefits from oil and gas sector through federal integration into national master plan.
