Olure Host Communities' Development Trust Holds First AGM, Commissions Projects worth Millions of Naira

The Olure Host Communities’ Development Trust, OHCDT, has marked a key milestone in its five-year strategic plan, with the commissioning seven new projects worth millions of naira in its host communities' in Delta State.

The OHCDT maiden Annual General Meeting, which held Thursday April 23, began with a tour to the benefiting communities of Edekougbene, Safa and Eghoro.

Our Principal Correspondent, reports that the commissioned projects include, townhall and guesthouse, 52.1-meter concrete walkway, 14 solar powered streetlights in Edekou community; 300-meter concrete walkway, 24KVA inverter with a 40kilowatts per hour storage battery in Eghoro community; three-bedroom cottage in Safa community and the wiring of a hamlet as well as a 5KVA inverter in Tebugbene community.

The Chairman and Managing Director of Multisub Energy Limited, Dr. Igho Okotete, in his goodwill message, through the Chief Operating Officer, COO, Mr. Ena Agbro, appreciated members of the OHCDT and community leaders for the collaborative efforts geared towards delivering impactful projects in-line with the Sustainable Development Goals, SDG and adherence to the guidelines set by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC.

Mr. Agbro, noted: “These new projects, which cut across key areas, including infrastructure, rural electrification and community development, will in no doubt improve living conditions, enhance safety and support socio-economic activities within our host communities.”

He acknowledged the continuous support of the NUPRC and Warri North Local Government Council, reiterating Multisub’s commitment to investing in its host communities, under the framework of the Host Communities Development Trust.

Residents of the benefiting communities, expressed excitement at the enhanced living conditions since the OHCDT was establishment in July 2024.

Community members, including the Chairman of Edekougbene Community, Mr. Christopher Adikor, Pa. Johnson Ireye of Eghoro community and Madam Eunice Dogun, expressed deep appreciation to the OHCDT and Multisub Energy Limited, for improving their communities, making it more conducive and secure for the indigenes/residents.

Representatives of the Zonal Coordinator, NUPRC, Warri, Mrs. Felicia Akpojishere and Engineer Kingsley Okundia, as well as the special guest/Chairman of Warri North Local Government Area, Hon. Festus Ani Ashima, gave plaudits to OHCDT and Multisub Energy.

Hon. Ashima, charged other organisations in the area to emulate Multisub Energy, emphasising the importance of collaboration in creating the enabling environment for investment and the delivery of projects and programmes that enhance the quality of lives of the communities. 

The Executive Director, Legal Multisub Energy, Tejiri Okotete, expressed confidence in the OHCDT future plans, enjoining them to "continue upholding the highest standards of governance, transparency and compliance.”

The Olure HCDT Board, was inaugurated in July 2024 and since then, OHCDT has executed projects that are improving the livelihood of the people and stimulating socio economic and human capital development of the host communities.

Other officials of Multisub Energy, who attended the event include the GM Administration and CSR, Mr. Thomas Akagbosu, Mike Erhirhi, Chris Ashima, Pereji Kpele and Ms. Madonna Iloba. 

Also present at the event were members and representatives of the host communities, including Pa. Joseph Oyibo Jakpa; Mr. Kenneth Atsedagho; Bemigho Ebosa; Laye Worwei; Chief Moses Donyabi; Hon. Friday Oyibo, Friday Lelekumo, Senior Kiri, Benson Edekou and McDonald Atake. 

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