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Sweetcrude and TheGuardian ignite an Annual Platform to Empower, Educate & Create a Stronger Network for Nigerians during OTC!
Posted On 05 May 2015
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is one of the biggest oil and gas events in the world, where energy professionals meet to exchange ideas and share opinions on how to advance scientific and technical knowledge for offshore resources.
OTC has been taking place for over 20 years, and it brings together the best of the best in the oil and gas industry. And of the course, the giant of Africa, Nigeria, participates yearly at this conference! The focus this year for Nigerians in the Oil & Gas industry is Investment. The incoming administration has sparked everyone’s interest in joining the investment trend in the nation and the Nigeria Content Investment Forum (NCIF) that took place at the Houstonian Hotel on Monday, May 4, 2015 presented a highly detailed informative session on why it is imperative to do so now.
The collaboration of SweetCrude and TheGuardian ignited a platform that is expected to be an annual event during the OTC.
“This platform will heighten Nigeria’s yearly participation at the OTC”, said Sola Oyinlola, the Chairman of the event.
Oyinlola also noted the importance for Nigeria to expand their operations, innovate and adopt better technology for their businesses.
Overall, the NCIF wants to set a trend and adjust the shortcomings faced by the country. The key is to empower, educate, and create a stronger network during OTC.
When you watch the video highlights below, you will notice the word ‘#ThumbsUpNigeria‘, and this hash-tag was initiated by Mr Manssour Jamakani, the Executive Director of NigerDock.
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Watch the Video Highlights by Golden Icons Below:
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The State of Texas is an oil producing State. A lot of technology can be transferred to Nigeria and improve the Nigerian petroleum industry.
This is going to bring the Nigerian oil industry to a higher lever of productivity.
Nigeria needs technology very much especially in high chain production such as polymer developments. The distance horizon is on high chain petroleum development and is a sure ticket to pull the country up to higher economic status.