By Thompson ABISOLA
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has awarded Schneider Electric
in Nigeria the Nigerian Content Equipment Certificate (NCEC) in recognition of its commitment to the local content policy.
The NCEC attests to the fact that Schneider Electric owns the assembly facility which it uses for integrating electrical and
instrumentation equipment in-country.
With the certificate, SE can participate in tender submissions relating to Process Automation, Instrumentation and Electrical
Distribution equipment in the Oil and Gas Industry.
Receiving the certificate, Nabil Djouhri, the General Manager, Schneider Electric Systems, said the company promotes local
content by continually transferring knowledge and expertise to its local partners, electrical engineers, technicians and system
integrators through continuous engagements, support systems and training.
Schneider Electric is known to invest heavily in R&D on an annual basis.
Other efforts by SE, he said, include training of STEM girls like the Visiola Foundation; donation of electrical training
equipment to tertiary institutions, citing the University of Ibadan as the most recent, where it also engaged in the continuous
‘‘training of the trainer programme’’ to ensure the equipment is put to good use.
Consistent with its drive for human capital development, SE also runs the Schneider Electric Energy University, where it offers
over 200 courses in energy management, leading to internationally-recognised certification for free.
It develops micro electricity grids for communities and businesses in remote parts of Nigeria.
Djouhri added that the company leverages EcoStruxure technology in creating a pathway for digital transformation of industries
in the country.
“EcoStruxure has a strong role to play in assisting organisations to address energy management challenges as it leverages
connected products, edge control and analytics in optimizing asset performance to drive profitability,’’ he said in a statement.
He expressed the appreciation of the company to the board for the certification which, he noted, would further boost its efforts
in providing local content in all its projects and services.
SE is known to be a leader in energy management and stands out for delivering products and services on building automation
and control, low voltage equipment, grid automation, electrical protection switches and gears, among others.
