Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has signed the renegotiated Global
Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU) with the Egbema Gbaramatu Committee
Development Foundation (EGCDF), Ilaje Regional Development Committee and
the Delta and Ondo State Governments.
Speaking in Warri, Delta State at the signing ceremony, the General
Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs (PGPA) of Chevron Nigeria
Limited (CNL), Mr Deji Haastrup said that the GMoU was first signed 11
years ago.
According to him, the event was an affirmation of the advancement CNL
was making to reinforce its commitment to the ideals and objectives of
the GMoU despite the challenges CNL may face.
He recalled that at the time the GMoU was introduced in 2005, there
were some doubts about its workability, adding: “We however believed
that the GMoU would work; that it would help build partnership for
sustainable development and improve the livelihoods of communities
around our areas of operations”
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The vision of the GMoU, according to elated Haastrup was being realised
and that both the socio-economic and business objectives of the GMoU are
being met.
He disclosed that over 10 years, the NNPC/Chevron Joint Venture has
spent about #17 billion on over 600 development projects and programmes
in health, education, economic development and local capacity building.
He listed the projects to include: Scholarship (over 40,000
beneficiaries), agriculture, medical centres and supplies, school
buildings, water projects, bridges, town halls, housing units, jetties,
drains, and roads.
“We are glad that the EGCDF and Ilaje RDC have continued to
demonstrate the capacity to improve the livelihood of their communities
having completed various projects. These projects were designed and
executed by local contractors of Ilaje communities while the
NNPC/Chevron Joint Venture provided the funds”, he said.
According to him;” As we renew the EGCDF and Ilaje RDC’s GMoU today,
let me reiterate that the NNPC/CNL JV will continue to count on the
support of all relevant stakeholders for the successful implementation
of the agreement.”
EGCDF Chairman, Chief Michael Johnny commended CNL for its steadfast
commitment to the funding of the Foundation through the GMoU.
He urged all and sundry to support “Our sponsors in creating peaceful
environment for their continuous operation. This is our core
responsibility amongst others in the GMoU”.
Minister of State, Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, Claudius Omoleye
Daramola said: It is our belief that the objectives of the agreements
will continue to be realised and that the initiatives will continue to
complement the efforts of the states and Federal Government in
developing the Niger Delta and ensuring the environment remains
conducive for socio-economic development”.
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