Goodluck Agbor Mfonnom introduces digital solutions to enhance transparency and performance in Nigeria’s energy procurement and logistics, aligning with government and industry efforts to foster resilient, inclusive supply chains and boost local content development.
Goodluck Agbor Mfonnom, an energy expert, has unveiled innovative digital solutions designed to enhance transparency, efficiency, and performance in procurement and logistics operations within Nigeria&...
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#8217;s energy sector. Employing data analytics and digital dashboards, these tools aim to empower stakeholders by enabling better risk prediction, supplier management, and resource allocation. In a recent interview, Mfonnom emphasised that the future of Nigeria’s energy supply chain is not limited to the mere movement of goods and services but is a strategic process that fosters resilience, community empowerment, and long-term national value.
Mfonnom’s approach is grounded in the belief that sustainable supply chains are vital to a successful energy sector and, by extension, to Nigeria’s broader development. He advocates for local content not simply as a regulatory obligation but as a strategic asset — one that supports innovation, job creation, and knowledge transfer. This, he argues, will enrich Nigeria’s industrial base and enhance the country’s competitiveness on the global stage. Central to his philosophy is a collaborative culture where suppliers, contractors, regulators, and communities work in alliances rather than silos, sharing both outcomes and successes.
Recognising persistent challenges such as infrastructural bottlenecks and regulatory uncertainties in Nigeria’s energy sector, Mfonnom views these obstacles as opportunities for transformative change. He envisions supply chain strategy as a powerful catalyst for national development that can motivate and inspire future generations.
His vision for local content aligns with broader national priorities emphasised by government authorities. The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Power, recently reaffirmed its commitment to deepening local content development as a means of meeting electricity needs, accelerating economic growth, and ensuring energy security. Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu highlighted investments amounting to approximately $556 million targeted at infrastructure improvements, including upgrades to Distribution Companies (DisCos) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. These efforts aim to increase Nigeria’s power supply capacity to 8,500 megawatts within the coming year, supported by frameworks such as the National Integrated Electricity Policy and Integrated Resource Plan.
In addition to infrastructure, the government is driving local content through programmes like the Energising Education Programme (EEP), the Decentralised Renewable Energy Solutions (DARES) project, and grants secured under the Africa Mini-Grid Programme, all intended to expand access to clean energy and decentralised electrification. These initiatives complement Mfonnom’s push for localisation by integrating Nigerian businesses more deeply into energy supply chains, fostering indigenous innovation and economic diversification.
Nigeria’s commitment to local content is also evident in other sectors related to energy. The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has spearheaded reforms in the mining sector, particularly focusing on the barite value chain, a critical mineral for oil and gas drilling. Over the past decade, the NCDMB has enhanced local capacity through certification of reserves in multiple states and mandated the exclusive procurement of barite from domestic processors, effectively banning its importation. These reforms have been hailed as a continental model for industrial development, illustrating how strategic local content policies can drive domestic growth and reduce dependence on imports.
Industry leaders echo these sentiments. Amy Jadesimi, Managing Director of Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics (LADOL), has asserted that rigorous enforcement of the local content act is critical to attracting investment in asset and human capital development within the oil and gas sector. She advocates for a broad understanding of local content that encompasses the entire Nigerian economy, noting the act’s importance not only to oil and gas but to wider industrial capacity building.
Private sector companies like Seplat Energy embody these principles through their local content policies, seeking to generate positive socio-economic impacts in host communities via substantial local spending, capacity building, and sourcing of local talent. Seplat reports that over 98% of its workforce is Nigerian and has invested more than $64 million in social initiatives spanning healthcare, education, economic empowerment, infrastructure, and environmental stewardship since 2010.
Together, these developments underscore a growing recognition in Nigeria that local content, underpinned by digital innovation and strategic policy, is essential to transforming the energy sector. Goodluck Agbor Mfonnom’s technological solutions and visionary approach dovetail with government and industry efforts to build resilient, inclusive supply chains that generate value for Nigerian businesses and communities alike. This integrated effort holds promise not only for addressing the immediate challenges of infrastructure and regulation but also for positioning Nigeria as a competitive player in the global energy economy, while nurturing the next generation of industry leaders.
Source: Noah Wire Services
