In a decisive move to address longstanding grievances, Chiefs of Egbema Kingdom in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State led by Chief Oyibo Sobo have directed Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) to fulfill its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitments towards the Egbema offshore communities to avoid further controversies.
The directive was handed over to Chevron Nigeria Limited as tensions mount over the perceived neglect of critical development needs in the Egbema offshore communities.
The directive was issued after a crucial meeting held, recently at the Chevron’s main office in Warri, where representatives of the Egbema offshore communities presented their demands with compelling evidence of written letters
of the corporation’s lapses of Chevron in fulfilling its CSR obligations.
Comrade Mike JK Tiemo, Who led the Communities representatives, presented letters which gave a clear picture of the challenges faced by the Egbema offshore communities despite their significant contributions to Nigeria’s oil wealth.
Among those who represented the Egbema offshore Communities includes Mr Timi David, Mr. Morris Anuwo , and Pastor Clifford Atijere, Mr Tony Oniyebrutan etc.
Citing justice, peace, and tranquility as the cornerstones of sustainable development, the Egbema chiefs urged Chevron to take swift and concrete actions to address these pressing concerns before things will get out of control.
They emphasized that unnecessary delays in fulfilling these commitments by Chevron as expected in their letters to the Egbema offshore Communities could further strain relations between the corporation and the host communities.
Speaking during the meeting, after hearing from the two parties, the Egbema offshore Communities and Chevron, Chief Oyibo Sobo made it clear that the their decision was informed by the overwhelming evidence presented during the deliberations by Comrade Mike JK Tiemo from the Egbema offshore Communities..
The chiefs in their statement stressed that the Egbema offshore communities have waited long enough and it was time for Chevron to honor its commitments on the various letters and bring tangible development to the Egbema offshore communities, so that Justice, peace, and tranquility can prevail.
The Chiefs highlighted specific areas of concern, including infrastructure development, educational support, healthcare facilities, and environmental remediation.
They noted that addressing these issues is essential not only for the well-being of the communities but also for fostering a harmonious industrial relationship between Chevron and the Egbema offshore host communities.
The meeting underscored the need for a collaborative approach to resolving these issues. The Chiefs stressed that Chevron’s proactive engagement with the Egbema offshore communities was vital to achieving sustainable development and ensuring a peaceful operating environment for the company.
