We've contributed $23billion to Nigeria’s economy-SPDC

Oil and Gas Major, Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC says it contributed $23 billion to Nigeria’s economy between 2013 and 2017, noting that 3% of its budget goes to NDDC, Fresh Angle International can exclusively report.

The Manager, Government and Community Relations (Bayelsa & Delta States) Mr. Alaye Dokubo made the revelation Tuesday April 17 in Effurun, Delta State during a one-day seminar the company organized for key functionaries of the Political and Civil Service classes in Burutu, Warri South-West and Warri South Local Government Councils.

According to the SPDC Government and Community Relations Boss, the company alongside its Joint Venture partners have contributed $1.9 billion as its 3% budget to Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC since 2006.

While stating that “94% of Shell contracts are awarded to Nigerians”, Mr. Dokubo averred that between 2016 and 2017, the company invested $228 million on community development projects in its areas of operation, adding that Shell is “the only company that has a website where every spill is published” as a result of the company’s policy built on transparency.

He stressed the need for local government councils to support SPDC in the quest at developing Niger Delta Communities through its GMoU as well as champion the necessary advocacy that will provide better working environment so as to enable SPDC meet the yearnings of Nigerians, particularly people of its host communities.

Meanwhile, Our Oil and Gas Correspondent reports that Shell will on Wednesday April 18 commission the ultra-modern tall hall built for Ugborodu Community in Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State.

Officials of SPDC & those from Local Government Councils shortly after the seminar

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