The maiden edition discussed issues and actions required to deepen the participation of women in the oil and gas sector and to leverage local content opportunities.Chairman, Board of Directors, NNPC Ltd, Margery Chuba-Okadigbo, said the involvement of women in the oil and gas sector is imperative.
Continuing, the minister of state for Petroleum Resources, said women are already involved in the sector.“I can assure you that there are enough provisions in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Act and the PIA to encourage the participation of women,” Sylva said. The minister stated that the industry played a pivotal role in the socio-economic development of the world and would continue to play this key role in spite of the growing call for energy transition.
The minister said: “It is estimated that women occupy about 50 per cent of non-technical positions at entry level compared to only 15 per cent of technical and field role positions.