Renaissance MD, Attah to Speak at Nigerian Content Lecture Series

Published by Sola Akingboye, 3 April, 2026

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

The lecture is scheduled to take place virtually on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 10 am, where the esteemed industry expert will discuss “Finding Funds for Effective & Efficient Local Content Initiatives – IPPG Perspective.”

This information was disclosed in a press release signed by the GM of the Corporate Communications Division, Obinna Ezeobi, PhD.

The release indicated that Engr. Attah, who has previously held the positions of Managing Director at Nigeria LNG Limited and Managing Director at Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), will leverage his extensive experience during the lecture.

“This eagerly awaited lecture is part of the Academy’s ongoing dedication to enhancing discussions, capacity building, and innovation within Nigeria’s local content ecosystem, especially in the oil and gas and related sectors.

“The lecture aims to engage a wide range of stakeholders, including professionals from the oil and gas, energy, and manufacturing sectors, policymakers and government officials, finance experts, local content practitioners, and project managers.

“Additionally, entrepreneurs and investors, academics, researchers, and students interested in local content development, as well as financial institutions and development partners, are invited to participate in the lecture via the Zoom link: https://ncdmb-gov.ng.zoom.

“The guest lecturer, a fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, is a prominent industry figure with vast experience in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Renowned for his strategic insights and leadership in promoting indigenous participation, he offers a wealth of knowledge on sustainable funding models and the effective implementation 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 the 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 Engr. Tony 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 this 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 of Seplat Energy and Chairman of AA Holdings and Board Member of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, Engr. Austin Avuru, Executive Director at SLB, and Mr Nosa Omorodion, among several leaders.