Nigeria UK Supply Chain Engagement Workshops

19th and 20th of October, Abuja Nigeria

The second in this series of highly succesful, high profile events took place on the 19th and 20th of October during the high-profile Nigerian Content Consultative Forum (NCCF).

Feedback from the UK delegation stated that the 2 day programme was of 'huge value' and provided a ‘unique’ opportunity to:
a)  short cut the process of identifying and interacting with potential partners
b)  meet and develop the relationships with senior operator representatives
c)  and develop a better understanding of forthcoming legislation and the impact on prequalifying and tendering for future business in Nigeria.

The delegates were unanimous in their view of the high quality, professionalism and the relevance of Nigerian companies they met to their future business interests, all were highly impressed by the organisation of the NCCF and the evening network event supported by Shell and UK delegates expressed that they had also gaining significant value from the interaction with fellow delegates. A number of the UK companies explored the possibility to work together in partnerships to tender for forthcoming scopes of work combining their expertise.

The programme for the second Engagement Event:

• 19th of October 10 am to 5 pm. Venue: International Conference Centre, Abuja
NCCF Conference: with papers on market opportunities in the following areas: Engineering, Fabrication, Insurance, Manufacturing, Shipping and Logistics, Maritime, Training and Human Resource Development, Nigeria Content in the Gas Master Plan

• 19th October 6pm onwards – Venue: Hilton Hotel Abuja
Shell Nigeria – UKTI sponsored networking event and VIP reception - with attendees from all major operating companies, The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), main contractors and leading Nigerian supply chain companies seeking partnerships and associations  

• 20th October – Venue: International Conference Centre Abuja 
NCCF Exhibition with pre-organised meetings with major operator representatives, main contractors, Nigerian supply chain companies

Companies interested in attending future events should contact Suzanne Borrell as soon as possible as places are limited. Please email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Previous events: London, 30 April 2009 The BERR Conference Centre, 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0ET

 This exciting industry event attracted senior representatives from UK Government and Operating companies from both the UK and overseas. Over 130 delegates enjoyed a structured conference session which provided attendees with market insights and strategy discussion from key industry figures while the afternoon session offered unique networking opportunities for UK businesses to meet with and form jv/partnerships with senior visiting Nigerian company representatives.

The Opening Keynote Ministerial Address was made by Mike O’Brien, Minister of State, Department for Energy and Climate Change  

Speakers and topics included:

Keynote Address– HE Senator Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, Nigerian High Commissioner

An NNPC perspective on the future of the Nigeria’s Oil and Gas industry- George Osahon,  Group General Manager – Nigerian Content Division, NNPC 

The Recipe for Sustainable Partnerships between Nigerian and UK Supply Chain Companies- Dr Ama Ikuru, Manager of Community Content Development, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC)

Doing Business in Nigeria - an Operator Perspective - Femi Bajamo, GM Commercial, BG Nigeria  

Nigeria – A New Entrants Perspective– Oluwole Olufore, Head of Contracts and Procurement, Centrica Resources Nigeria

For full information on the day including conference papers and images please see the UKTI dedicated web page CLICK HERE

If you would like to be kept updated with regards to similar events in the future please email SMB EVENTS at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or contact UKTI direct via the website - please click link below to be re-directed.   

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