Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (Heritage Energy) and its OML 30 Joint Venture Partners, Nigeria National Petroleum Company Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL) and Shoreline Natural Resources Limited (SNRL) have sponsored the execution of an ultra- modern police station in Evwreni Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
Fresh Angle International, understands that the ultra-modern police facility, was on Friday July 5, handed over to the relevant authority, by Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (Heritage Energy) and its OML 30 Joint Venture Partners, Nigeria National Petroleum Company Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL) and Shoreline Natural Resources Limited, SNRL.
L-R: The Flower girl, President-General Evwreni Kingdom, Chief Ighomifovwe Kenneth, Area Commander Ughelli Area Command (ACP A.A. Ademola) in the middle & Engr. William Emudianughe
According to the General Manager for Government, Joint Ventures and External Affairs, Heritage Energy, Reverend Sola Adebawo, the project, was funded in recognition of the importance of security and respect for the rule of law. “This project is in line with goal 16 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal as it is designed to significantly reduce all forms of violence and related crime rate in Evwreni and environs while also promoting the rule of law.”
The General Manager further explained that the project was a legacy project under the rested Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU) which has transited to Host Community Development Trust (HCDT).
The Toyota Sienna, funded along with the Police facility
He reiterated the importance of rule of law and peace as business enablers which would lead to more benefits for stakeholders. “It is important for host communities to live harmoniously with oil and gas companies for mutual benefits, as business will only thrive in a peaceful environment,” he said.
Commissioning the edifice, with the Sienna operational vehicle attached, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olufemi Abaniwonda commended Heritage Energy and its Joint Venture Partners for building and equipping the facility.
The Police boss, who was represented by the Area Commander of Ughelli Command, Mr. Ademola Adebayo, enjoined the community to partner with the Police to ensure a fruitful co-existence. While urging other communities to emulate Evwreni, the Area Commander promised to liaise with the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in-charge of Ughelli Division to deploy officers to the new station.