… transfers infrastructure to NCDMB

Oredola Adeola

The NNPC/Seplat Joint Venture commissioned and formally handed over a fully integrated Power System and Underground Cabling Project to the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) at the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industrial Parks Scheme (NOGAPS 1) in Odukpani, Cross River State.

Mr. Oladotun Isiaka, Managing Director of SEPNU, represented by the company’s General Manager, Corporate Services, Mrs. Emoh Udobong-Ntia  and Engr. Seyi Omotuwa, Chief Upstream Investment Officer, NUIMS, confirmed this during a ceremony marking the delivery of the projects under the NOGAPS initiative.

Senior officials from the NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), , and NCDMB, gathered for the ceremony, which marked the delivery of one of the most advanced power distribution systems built under the NOGAPS initiative.

Managing Director of SEPNU MD in his remarks, said the project represents “a story of partnership, progress and shared commitment to sustainably grow the Nigerian hydrocarbon industry.”

He described the system as an advanced, multi-layered infrastructure designed for long-term industrial readiness.

“This is not just a single power project.

It is an enabling system comprising of multiple project layers including a modern switchgear building, 19 packaged substations, over 27 kilometres of medium-voltage cabling, SCADA-enabled smart power systems and synchronized backup generators, to guarantee uninterrupted operations,” Isiaka said.

He further emphasized that the success of the project demonstrates the NNPC/Seplat JV’s commitment to building local capacity, enhancing infrastructure reliability and empowering indigenous participation across Nigeria’s hydrocarbon value chain.

Felix Omatsola Ogbe, Executive Secretary of NCDMB, represented by Mr. Taridouye Gagariga Board’s Manager, Properties, in his keynote address at the event emphasized the strategic importance of power infrastructure.

He further commended SEPNU for the driving the project by introducing power to NOGAPS – “Power drives an economy, and also thanked Seplat Energy for commissioning power to the park.”

The NCDMB ES revealed that the vision of NCDMB is “to create an enabling environment for growth which the NOGAPS visualizes.”

On the future of the initiative, he added, “This is not the end but just the beginning of more Joint Venture in achieving the vision the NCDMB has for the oil and gas park.”

He subsequently led the ribbon-cutting and plaque unveiling ceremony.

Engr. Seyi Omotuwa, Chief Upstream, NUIMS, in his closing remarks, said the industrial park will create significant opportunities for local empowerment and development and help reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported industrial components.

He remarked that the underground power installation “brings the park closer to global standards,” adding that: “In this industry excellence is not optional and SEPNU’s work reinforces what partnership should look like.”

With the commissioning and handover, Advisors Reports gathered that NOGAPS Odukpani moves closer to becoming a fully functional industrial hub, energizing local participation, attracting investment and reinforcing Nigeria’s competitive position in the oil and gas value chain.

The Nigerian Oil and Gas Park Scheme, is would be recalled is a flagship initiative aimed at creating purpose-built industrial parks across the country to support in-country manufacturing for the oil and gas sector.

The scheme promotes local capacity development, encourages technology transfer, and fosters sustainable industrial growth.