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The boost in the Nigerian content drive is said to have moved Nigeria\u2019s local; content from below 5% to 61% in just 15 years. It shares destiny with other successful companies such as Solewant group that began as agent of foreign paint and coating manufacturers, now to leading producers for Nigeria and beyond.\n<\/p>\n
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) says it is achieving this by shifting attention to the midstream and downstream sectors as the next drivers of investment, industrialisation, job creation, and economic growth.<\/p>\n
Nigeria\u2019s oil and gas industry is now said to largely run on in-country technology and engineering resources.\n<\/p>\n
This is said to have thrown up some initiatives and results from Nigerian companies who have dug deep to fashion out world class components and pieces that solve problems.\n<\/p>\n
The most exciting aspect, according to experts that gathered on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Chesdon Engineering Centre, is the emergence of repair technology instead of the very expensive practice of imported replacement.\n<\/p>\n
It was thus gathered at an unveiling of advanced centre for Chesdon Ltd in Port Harcourt that companies that have acquired the skills now hold the ace in the industry, handling repairs instead of replacement schemes, bring down costs of operation and facilitating faster turn-around-maintenance (TAM) in the industry.\n<\/p>\n
The biggest benefit has been job creation especially for graduates in the oil region and creating deployability of graduates to fit into the industry, unlike before.<\/p>\n
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These were the major highlights at the unveiling of the services centre and head office of Chesdon Engineering Limited in the Eliozu area of Port Harcourt.\n<\/p>\n
One the value the Chesdon initiative has brought to Nigeria and the local content question, Nnadozie Dunu, the CEO, mentioned deployability of Nigerian graduates. He called it creating industry-ready workforce through the world-class training system in Chesdon Engineering.\n<\/p>\n
He harped on the ugly experience of the past when the industry hardly found any graduate suitable for immediate deployment, and said Nigeria has achieved the feat of having a reservoir of deployable graduates. He called it \u2018responsiveness\u2019 in the industry.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cOne of the things that I pride myself with is that we have a team of very young engineers, and they\u2019re all hungry to make a difference. I\u2019ve read where somebody said that there is an employability gap. And the truth about is, does it exist? Yes. But, are they trainable? Yes, they are. So, what we always prefer to do is take up young graduates, train them and get them to do exactly that work that can be done anywhere outside this country.\u201d<\/p>\n
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On job creation as another value created by Chesdon, the CEO said: \u201cWe\u2019re based in the Niger Delta. While I don\u2019t make a fuss where anybody comes from, but unconsciously, I just realize that a lot of our team members are from around the area. So, that\u2019s employment.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cIn addition to that, we are now overwhelmed with requests for training. We now have young technicians doing on-the-field trainings and jobs. So, we expose them to turn-around-maintenance (TAM) works going on. We put them there, and that\u2019s the best. You can\u2019t take away experience. You can\u2019t take away what you\u2019ve learned.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cThat\u2019s why we\u2019re going to mention the fact that more major projects can now rely on us.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cMore oil and gas projects are relying on locally available tech and Nigerian engineers. So, with what we\u2019ve exhibited, one company has given us the opportunity, but I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll see the excitement with all the others that came in. And we\u2019re hoping that more companies will give us the opportunity to play in the asset integrity space.\u201d<\/p>\n
In his speech, he said: \u201cWith the trajectory we are on, we expect to outgrow this facility in a few short years and expand across multiple locations once again.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat you see behind me today is a major milestone in our strategic evolution\u2014transitioning Chesdon Engineering from a pure procurement partner into an end-to-end service and solutions company.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
He disclosed the secret, saying two major developments accelerated this shift: \u201cFirst, Brook Crompton Motors\u2014a 127-year-old global leader in electric motors\u2014selected us as their strategic partner, not just for Nigeria, but across Sub-Saharan Africa.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cSecond, Dixon Valves and Hose company a 110 -years old company designated us as their official partner in Nigeria.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThese high-level partnerships created a clear responsibility and hunger within us to build robust local capability, delivering world-class after-sales support for electric motors, valves, and bespoke hose assemblies.\u201d<\/p>\n
He said the market is shifting from expensive equipment replacement to high-reliability repairs\u2014cutting both capital expenses (CAPEX) and operating (OPEX).\n<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat you see behind me is our answer to that market demand built with sustainability in mind. Our nearly 300sqm flat roof is covered with solar panels with tomorrow power demands in mind. All wireless access, cloud data storage.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is concrete evidence of our commitment to marrying skilled local manpower with internationally accepted testing standards\u2014giving operators a proven, cost-effective alternative to extend equipment lifespan without sacrificing quality.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
He revealed that core focus of the tech as Electric Motor Overhaul & Repair (up to 1000kW); Valve Repair & Recertification (across all classes); and Bespoke Hose Assembly & Testing (up to 8 inch hoses)\n<\/p>\n
He declared: \u201cEvery spare part and repaired asset that leaves our workshop undergoes rigorous quality assurance. To my left, you\u2019ll see our DNV-certified 10-foot test bench, ready for both onshore and offshore operations. In the workshop behind me, we have installed state-of-the-art calibration equipment for instruments, motors, and remote valve testing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Saying this is only phase one, he said their valves workshop has already been delivering results. \u201cSince 2024, we\u2019ve supported some of the largest indigenous producers in the region ramp up production.\n<\/p>\n
To show the huge prospects that lie ahead in the industry for local tech players, Dunu said: \u201cJust this past Monday (Oct 26th), I told my team that after many years, we have finally succeeded in bringing our entire business under one roof. But I also told them: don\u2019t get too comfortable. With the trajectory we are on, we expect to outgrow this facility in a few short years and expand across multiple locations once again.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat you see behind me today is a major milestone in our strategic evolution\u2014transitioning Chesdon Engineering from a pure procurement partner into an end-to-end service and solutions company.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
He mentioned two major developments that accelerated the shift: \u201cBrook Crompton Motors, said to be a 127-year-old global leader in electric motors\u2014selected us as their strategic partner, not just for Nigeria, but across Sub-Saharan Africa. Next is Dixon Valves and Hose company, a 110-year old company which designated us as their official partner in Nigeria.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThese high-level partnerships created a clear responsibility and hunger within us to build robust local capability, delivering world-class after-sales support for electric motors, valves, and bespoke hose assemblies.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt the same time, we paid close attention to the shifts in our operating environment. As international oil company (IOC) assets transitioned to Nigerian oil company (NOC) energy producers are under intense pressure to lower operating costs. The market is shifting from expensive equipment replacement to high-reliability repairs\u2014cutting both capital expenses (CAPEX) and operating (OPEX).\n<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat you see behind me is our answer to that market demand built with sustainability in mind. Our nearly 300sqm flat roof is covered with solar panels with tomorrow power demands in mind. All wireless access, cloud data storage.\n<\/p>\n
It is concrete evidence of our commitment to marrying skilled local manpower with internationally accepted testing standards\u2014giving operators a proven, cost-effective alternative to extend equipment lifespan without sacrificing quality.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
He mentioned the core focus of Chesdon that rests on three pillars: Electric Motor Overhaul & Repair (up to 1000kW); Valve Repair & Recertification (across all classes); Bespoke Hose Assembly & Testing (up to 8 inch hoses)\n<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery spare part and repaired asset that leaves our workshop undergoes rigorous quality assurance. To my left, you\u2019ll see our DNV-certified 10-foot test bench, ready for both onshore and offshore operations. In the workshop behind me, we have installed state-of-the-art calibration equipment for instruments, motors, and remote valve testing.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd this is only Phase One. In the coming days, we will take delivery of additional advanced testing equipment to further expand our electric motor division.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cOur valves workshop has already been delivering results. Since 2024, we\u2019ve supported some of the largest indigenous producers in the region ramp up production.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
He particularly showered appreciation to the executive team from Heirs Energies; \u201cFor believing in us and entrusting us with such critical responsibility. In an environment where personal influence too often overrides merit, I am actually meeting some of these executives in person for the very first time today. You judged us strictly on our track record and commitment to excellence.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
Speaking on excellence, Dunu mentioned their team (a crop of young professionals, hungry to be change makers, you did it, on to the next); Dakuku Peterside, Chris Ugoh, his spiritual father, his nearly 80-year-old mother, to his family,\n<\/p>\n
Validation by outsiders:<\/strong><\/p>\n Earlier, some persons said to be committed friends of the venture spoke in testimony. Chris Ugo, head of the Just Assembly Church, spoke on leadership as what pulls all other things. He however tied it all to first finding Christ. \u201cNobody can do what Chesdon Engineering has done here except God be with you. The foundation ceremony was laid not up to one year now. If God\u2019s mercy does not circle a city, enemies will overtake it. God\u2019s presence brings favour, blessing, success, etc. See Joseph in the bible.\u201d\n<\/p>\n On his own, Dakuku Peterside, economist, management expert, and one-time Director-General of NIMASA, harped on growth. \u201cGrowth is critical to life and existence, and we are here to celebrate growth.\n<\/p>\n \u201cEverything in life flows from growth because even a baby begins to grow and then crawl, walk, run, excel, and even transit to heaven. If you don\u2019t grow, the environment will move and leave you. Organisations are wired for growth; else, they die or be acquired. Chesdon is growing because people refer to them and demand for them\u201d.\n<\/p>\n Conclusion:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n Industry experts and guests left the event with one thing in mind; that the facility marks an important milestone in the growth and expansion of Chesdon Engineering Limited and the tech industry in oil and gas.<\/p>\n Dunu said: \u201cIt reflects our continued commitment to building a stronger local platform for the delivery of quality engineering and industrial services.\n<\/p>\n \u201cThe Service Centre and Head Office will bring together our corporate, procurement and service operations, providing a more structured platform from which we can serve our clients and support businesses across various industries.\n<\/p>\n \u201cThe facility will also support manpower development and practical skills training, as part of our commitment to developing local talent and strengthening indigenous capacity. It also marks the takeoff of the next phase.\u201d<\/p>\n Source: <\/p>\n The Nigerian content drive launched since 2010 seems to achieve an unintended but sensitive outcome, a transformation from \u2018componenting\u2019 to breakdown or repairs technology. Experts explain this to mean a… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12242,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12241","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12241","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12241"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12241\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12242"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12241"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12241"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12241"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Related News<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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