OML 38: CEPEJ boss calls on Platform Petroleum, host communities to implement PIA Needs Assessment documents
By Loveth Ojogun
The National Coordinator, Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, who is also the Ibe Serimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Chief Sheriff Mulade, has called on the host communities of OML 38, Platform Petroleum Limited, PPL, and other relevant authorities to implement the already existing Assessment Documents, AD, and Community Development Plan, CDP, to foster peaceful coexistence amongst the communities.
Mulade made the call on Tuesday (August 8, 2023) at the Iyemere Civic Center in Obiaruku during the handover ceremony of the PIA Needs Assessment and CDP to PPL and the host communities of Umutu, Akoku-Uno, Ogbe-Uzu Adonishaka, and Umuosele (Obi-Iloh)/Umueziogoli, all in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State.
Accord to him; “This is one of the boldest attempts to overhaul the petroleum sector in Nigeria and if diligently implemented, will help facilitate the development of host communities and the economy of Nigeria at large by attracting and creating investment opportunities for local and foreign investors.”
“It was conducted between June and July, 2023, for the benefit of all stakeholders and was prepared with competence, transparency and acceptability which is devoid of any manipulation, interference and influence by any stakeholder”.
“It was also in line with the provisions of the PIA, taking into consideration the social, environmental and economic perspectives of each community.”
“We should also forget that it will serve as the bedrock and infrastructural template for the Host Community Development Trust, HCDT, BOT and other organs of the Trust as well as enable the PPL to implement the PIA for effective community development in its operational areas of the state,” he added.
Highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of the Needs Assessment and the CDP by CEPEJ’s National Coordinator to PPL and was received by its Base Manager, Barr. Eka-Iloma Anioye, on behalf of the Managing Director, Mr. John Anim.
See photos from the ceremony below:
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