As Nigeria’s oil and gas sector evolves, the conversation is increasingly focused on one critical question: how do we ensure that growth benefits Nigerians first? For Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Limited, the answer lies in a deliberate and disciplined local content strategy.
Prioritising Nigerian Talent
From inception, Oceangate has placed Nigerian engineers, contractors, and service providers at the heart of its operations. Every project, from shallow-water prospecting to deepwater exploration, has been designed to maximize local participation, creating jobs, expanding skills, and strengthening the domestic supply chain.
This approach has already translated into thousands of jobs and a nationwide network of contractors and service providers that benefit directly from Oceangate’s projects. By embedding local content policies into its DNA, the company is helping ensure that Nigeria’s oil and gas resources generate lasting economic value for citizens.
Driving Skills Transfer
Beyond immediate jobs, Oceangate is committed to building long-term expertise. Through training and skills transfer initiatives, young Nigerian professionals are gaining exposure to cutting-edge upstream operations. This prepares the next generation of energy leaders to compete not just locally, but globally.
A Model for the Industry
In an era when many companies outsource internationally, Oceangate has proven that local talent can deliver world-class results. Its model shows how Nigerian companies can scale, compete, and succeed internationally, all while prioritising domestic capacity building.
Why It Matters
The future of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry depends on more than reserves and rigs — it depends on people. Oceangate’s commitment to local content ensures that the sector continues to create value long after the last barrel is produced.
