Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has expressed plans to deepen its relationship with Coleman Technical Industries Limited as part of efforts to increase local manufacturing and strengthen Nigerian participation in the oil and gas value chain.

The company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Adeleye Falade, stated this during a visit to Coleman’s manufacturing facilities in Sagamu and Arepo, Ogun State.

Falade said the scale of Coleman’s operations, technology and workforce demonstrated the capacity of Nigerian companies to produce goods that meet international standards.

He said NLNG’s existing relationship with Coleman could be expanded beyond 2027, noting that there were opportunities for the two companies to collaborate on more projects.

According to him, NLNG is also looking at ways of linking capable Nigerian manufacturers with international opportunities, including the construction of vessels required by the company.

Falade said Nigerian manufacturers could compete in global markets if they consistently deliver quality products and maintain internationally acceptable standards.

He described Coleman’s facilities as an example of the industrial capacity that can be developed through sustained investment, innovation and commitment to quality.

The NLNG chief executive also said the company remained committed to initiatives that support Nigerian businesses, create employment and increase domestic industrial capacity.

He commended Coleman’s management, led by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, George Onafowokan, and Executive Director, Michael Onafowokan, for building a company with significant manufacturing capabilities.

In his response, Onafowokan said the visit reinforced the partnership between Coleman and NLNG, particularly in the area of local content development.

He said Coleman had benefited from NLNG’s local content initiatives and had participated in major projects, including the Train 7 project.

Onafowokan said the company’s growth from a family-owned enterprise into a multinational business was driven by its confidence in Nigerian workers and the country’s industrial capacity.

He added that Coleman’s experience demonstrated that Nigerian companies could manufacture products to global standards while operating major production facilities within the country.

He thanked NLNG for its continued support, saying the visit and feedback would encourage the company to further invest in its workforce, production facilities and technical capabilities.