Okowa inaugurates legacy projects in Ukwuani; assures investors of peaceful environment

Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa   has assured investors of   his administration’s commitment to the provision of  a peaceful environment for investors in the state.

He gave the assurance at the weekend during the inauguration of legacy projects executed by Platform Petroleum Limited/Newcross Petroleum Limited Joint Venture (JV), operators of Egbaoma Marginal Field in  Umutu, Ukwuani Local Government Area of the state.

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Among the projects inaugurated by the governor were steel bridge across River Ethiope at Adonishaka, block of 10 flats at Ogbeuzu-Uno community, ICT building at Akoku-Uno, Okpala-Uku palace at Umueziogoli and six-classroom block at Igili Grammar School, Umutu.

Okowa, represented by the state Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Prince Emman Amgbaduba, stated that the state government was  committed to  making the state an enviable investment destination in the country.

The governor, while commending Platform/Newcross Petroleum (JV) for the legacy projects, thanked the host communities for the cordial relationship between them and the managements of the companies.

He said: “We are always proud and joyful to see projects like this executed by oil companies in their host communities and it is pertinent to state that such projects can only be done through understanding, dialogue and peaceful relations.

“As a state, we are totally committed to promoting a peaceful environment for investors by preaching peace and adherence to the Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoUs) by stakeholders.

“I therefore challenge other oil companies and host communities to borrow a leaf from the peaceful relations between Platform/Newcross and their host communities in Egbaoma Marginal Field.”

In his address, Managing Director of Platform Petroleum Limited, Engineer. Osa Oweiadolor, said the company had continued to demonstrate commitment to corporate social responsibility through consistent execution of various value-adding schemes to better the lot of key stakeholders.the contributions of investors visible and beneficial to indigenes of our communities.

“Let me state emphatically that such developmental projects can only be achieved in an environment where peace thrives. “I encourage our host communities to continue to be peaceful and friendly to motivate investors and the state government to do more,” he stated.

 

(Tribune Online)