Chevron has executed 119 projects in Warri- Ijaw Communities, Johnny reveals

Outgoing Chairman of Chevron established Egbema Gbaramatu Communities’ Development Foundation, EGCDF, Chief Michael Johnny has revealed that Oil and Gas Major, Chevron Nigeria Limited, CNL has executed 119 projects in Egbema and Gbaramatu Communities, Warri South-West Local Area in Delta State since 2005 when the GMoU Model commenced.

Chief Johnny who made the disclosure Friday April 21 in Warri, Delta State during a media jaw-jaw, noted that 90 projects out of the 119 have been successfully completed and handed over to the benefiting communities.

He listed the people-centred projects solely financed by Chevron to include: Shoreline protection, Doctors and Nurses quarters, Teachers quarters, classroom blocks, health centres, cottage hospitals, 12 Jetties, three walk-ways, provision of electricity and award of scholarships.

While noting that CNL has contributed immensely in the strengthening of peace, love and unity in Egbema Gbaramatu Communities through infrastructural development and capacity building, Chief Johnny commended Chevron for employing youths from its host communities.

He identified insufficient fund as a major challenge facing the Regional Development Councils, RDC set up by Chevron in the quest to execute more development projects and enjoined State Governments where the GMoU Model is operated to emulate Chevron in the transparent management of fund.

L-R: CNL External Communications Coordinator, Victor Anyaegbudike, EGCDF Team Lead, Douglas Ibiogo & Fresh Angle Senior Correspondent, Celestine Ukah during the media chat

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