Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, representing Delta South Senatorial District, has been appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Content, a strategic legislative body tasked with overseeing policies that promote indigenous participation in Nigeria’s economic sectors.
Expressing his gratitude for the appointment, Senator Joel-Onowakpo extended appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Senate Majority Leader Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, and the entire Senate leadership for their trust and confidence in his abilities.
“This honour is not taken lightly,” Senator Joel-Onowakpo stated. “I pledge to discharge my duties with utmost dedication, integrity, and a deep commitment to advancing our legislative responsibilities. I will work tirelessly to promote local content policies that drive economic growth, empower Nigerians, and enhance national development.”
With Nigeria’s push for economic self-reliance and industrial growth, the role of the Senate Committee on Local Content remains crucial in ensuring the enforcement of policies that prioritize Nigerian businesses, workforce development, and indigenous capacity building.
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Senator Joel-Onowakpo’s appointment is seen as a strategic move to strengthen legislative oversight on local content compliance, especially in sectors such as oil and gas, manufacturing, and technology, where foreign dominance often limits opportunities for Nigerian enterprises.
“As I embrace this opportunity to serve the Senate, our great nation, and humanity at large, I do so with humility and determination. Together, we shall achieve remarkable progress,” he added.
The appointment has been widely commended, with political stakeholders and constituents expressing optimism that his leadership will further enhance Nigeria’s commitment to local content development.
