By: Justicia Shipena

 

Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo stresses that Namibia’s oil and gas local content policies face a high chance of failure without locally minded, creative, and motivated entrepreneurs who are willing to invest in acquiring the skills necessary for success.

Alweendo made these remarks while reflecting on his participation in the 7th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja, which concluded last week.

“Without local entrepreneurs who are curious, innovative, and willing to invest their time and energy in acquiring the necessary skills to succeed, it will be extremely challenging, and possibly even impossible, to embark on our local content journey,” said Alweendo.

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