NNPCL Reaffirms Commitment To Peace, Prosperity Of Niger Delta

In keeping with its desire for lasting peace and economic prosperity in the Niger Delta region, the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), has reiterated its commitment to work with host communities.

The Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mele Kyari, who stated this at a dialogue session with the Niger Delta communities held at the Igurubia Square Ultra-Modern Town Hall, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Thursday, October 10, 2024, said the engagement marked an important step in the journey to strengthen unity and promote development in the region through the Third Phase Amnesty Program.

The session held in partnership with the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (South-South) Hon. Gift Johnbull, is also part of the citizen assembly engagements, which is a side event of the forthcoming Climate of Parties (COP) 29 Conference taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan in November, 2024.

Kyari, who was represented by the Head, Business Services of the NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), Mr. Sani Kabo, said the NNPC Ltd is committed to sustained dialogue with traditional, ex-agitators and youth leaders towards addressing local concerns and restoring trust across the nine Niger Delta states.

The Group CEO of the NNPC Ltd said the coming of Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) has emplaced allocation of 3% of the company’s operational expenditures (OPEX) to community development, a development that will ensure projects reflect the communities’ priorities whilst investing in skills acquisition, community empowerment, and sustainable livelihood initiatives for the benefit of the various communities.

In the words of Kyari; “Our mission is clear. We are committed to fostering lasting peace, creating economic opportunities and transforming the Niger Delta into a model of unity and progress.

“NNPC Ltd stands with the Niger Delta as it builds a prosperous future that is driven by mutual respect and collaboration,” he assured.