Over 1,100 projects underway for Niger Delta host communities
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revealed that more than 1,100 development projects are ongoing across the Niger Delta under the Host Communities Development Trust framework. Kingsley Ehiaguina, Assistant Director of Host Community Development Affairs at NUPRC, highlighted the progress during the inauguration of the Board of Trustees for the PML 66 Host Communities Development Trust in Port Harcourt. The initiative aims to ensure oil-producing communities benefit directly from petroleum operations. Key stakeholders, including Ingentia Energies Limited and Rivers State officials, emphasized the importance of collaboration and transparency in driving community development.
TLDR
- Over 1,100 projects are currently being executed in the Niger Delta under the Host Communities Development Trust.
- Kingsley Ehiaguina stated that 163 Host Community Development Trusts have been incorporated, with billions of naira remitted for community projects.
- The Board of Trustees for the PML 66 Host Communities Development Trust was inaugurated in Port Harcourt, covering three communities in Ahoada West, Rivers State.
- Charles Odita, Managing Director of Ingentia Energies Limited, affirmed the company's commitment to funding projects selected by host communities.
- Rivers State officials urged trustees to align projects with the state’s development priorities, including infrastructure, education, healthcare, and agriculture.
