PRESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE ORDER 05 2018

An Executive Order mandates the use of Nigerian professionals and materials in government contracts and projects in science, engineering, and technology. It targets federal ministries, departments, agencies, and local contractors. This promotes local expertise and reduces capital flight.

What Is This Policy?

A presidential directive mandating the promotion of local content in all government contracts, science, engineering, and technology projects, requiring the use of Nigerian professionals, materials, and services.

Who Does It Target?

Federal government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), contractors, Nigerian professionals in science, engineering, and technology.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Promote Nigerian content and local participation in government projects, reduce capital flight, develop local expertise, and boost the national economy.

Key Features

Local Content Mandate: Requires prioritization of Nigerian professionals, companies, and materials in government contracts. Technology Transfer: Mandates technology transfer in contracts involving foreign participation. Compliance Requirements: MDAs must demonstrate local content compliance in project execution. Penalty Provisions: Sanctions for non-compliance by MDAs and contractors.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active and in force since 2018. Coverage: All federal government contracts and projects. Funding: N/A (regulatory directive).

How to Access

MDAs must comply with local content requirements in all procurement and contracting processes. MDAs embed local content in procurement plans Contractors demonstrate local content compliance Report compliance to the relevant oversight bodies

Impact & Metrics

Increased participation of Nigerian professionals and companies in government projects.

Official Resources

Website: statehouse.gov.ng Contact: Office of the President, Aso Rock, Abuja

Legal Framework

Issued as Executive Order No. 5 of 2018 under the executive powers vested in the President by Section 5 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Reinforces obligations under the Public Procurement Act 2007, the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act 2010, and the National Industrial Policy. Federal MDAs are bound by the Public Service Rules and relevant sector-specific local content regulations.