Renaissance MD, others to speak at Nigerian Content

By Adewale Sanyaolu

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has announced that the Managing Director of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Mr.Tony Attah, will speak at the next edition of the Nigerian Content Academy Lecture Series.

The lecture, which holds virtually on Thursday, April 9, 2026, by 10am, will have the renowned industry expert speak on “Finding Funds for Effective & Efficient Local Content Initiatives – IPPG Perspective.”

Attah, who served previously as the Managing Directors of NLNG and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) will bring his wealth of experience to bear on the lecture.

The lecture is part of the Academy’s ongoing commitment to advancing discourse, capacity building, and innovation within Nigeria’s local content ecosystem, particularly in the oil and gas and related sectors.

The lecture is designed to engage a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including industry professionals in oil and gas, energy, and manufacturing sectors, policy makers and government officials, finance professionals, local content practitioners and project managers. Likewise, entrepreneurs and investors, academics, researchers, and students interested in local content development, financial institutions and development partners are encouraged to be part of the lecture.

The guest lecturer, a fellow of Nigerian Society of Engineers, is a distinguished industry leader with extensive experience in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Known for his strategic insights and leadership in driving indigenous participation. He brings a wealth of knowledge on sustainable funding models and effective execution of local content initiatives.

He has received several prestigious awards, including the Local Content Icon of the year in the 2025 Champions of Nigerian Content Awards, for leading major milestones including the final investment decision for NLNG Train 7 project.

The lecture will be held virtually, allowing participants from across Nigeria and beyond to attend seamlessly. The format of the lecture will include a keynote presentation by Attah, interactive question and answer session, open engagement to foster knowledge sharing and collaboration.

The upcoming edition of the Nigerian Content Lecture is designed to provide practical insights into sourcing and managing funding for local content initiatives, highlight challenges and opportunities within the Nigerian content landscape, promote strategic thinking and innovation among stakeholders, and encourage collaboration between industry players, financiers, and policymakers.

Through the lecture series, the Local Content Academy seeks to strengthen local capacity and deepen indigenous participation in key sectors, bridge knowledge gaps in funding and project execution, build a community of informed and empowered local content practitioners, and support sustainable economic growth through effective local content implementation.

“The Academy remains committed to creating platforms that drive meaningful conversations and actionable outcomes for Nigeria’s development,”.

Notable industry leaders who have spoken at the Nigerian Content Academy Lecture Series include the pioneer Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Ernest Nwapa, former Managing Director Seplat Energy and Chairman of AA Holdings and Board Member of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, Engr. Austin Avuru, Executive Director at SLB, Mr. Nosa Omorodion, among several leaders.