It's rather unfortunate that the objectives of the local content program which is to reduce capital flights and boost technological know-how and independence of the masses of Nigeria is only being enjoyed by a few Nigerian elites who are in criminal/business partnership with these foreign firms.
But the big blame goes to the corrupt and wicked leadership(legislative & executive) of the country who only pays lip service to this critical program.
Up till the moment the Petroleum Industry Bill is yet to get the nod of the legislative. These are areas when adequately done will reduce poverty to minimum level in the country instead of the unprofitable poverty alleviation program being used to steal money.
Well, 2011 is ahead and methinks our collective efforts to participate in the voting in of quality law-makers is very important. Not this current type whose only passionate obligation is to move, support and pass bills for the absurd increment of their own remunerations. May God deliver us.