Train 7 hits 90% completion, generates 16,000 Jobs
The leadership of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the NLNG Ltd have reaffirmed recommitment to deepen the existing close collaboration between the agencies, towards enhancing in-country value addition from operations of the gas processing and marketing company, for the benefit of the Nigerian economy.
This renewed commitment was made on Wednesday when the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NLNG, Engr. Adeleye Falade paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary, NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe at the Board’s liaison office in Lagos.
Speaking during the visit, Falade said the company remains focused on deepening Nigerian Content, strengthening indigenous capacity and retaining greater in-country value across its gas value chain. He confirmed that ongoing construction of its Train 7 project had reached 90 percent and pre-commissioning activities had started. He said plans are afoot to commission the new facility in 2027 and increase NLNG’s overall production capacity by 35 percent.
He expressed delight that the Train 7 project had created direct employment opportunities for 16,000 persons on the site, reducing insecurity and impacting positively on the nation’s socio-economic stability.
He lauded the close collaboration between both entities, recalling that they pioneered many initiatives together for the benefit of the sector, affirming that such accomplishments would be surpassed under his leadership.
He assured that NLNG remains committed to sustained engagement with NCDMB in support of Nigerian Content development, local capacity growth, and increased participation of Nigerian companies in the oil and gas value chain. He said the company would continue to pursue partnerships that translate Nigeria’s gas resources into broader economic opportunities for businesses, professionals, service providers, and host communities.
