Ashima condemns pipeline vandalism in Warri North
Chairman of Warri North Local Government Council, Hon. Festus Ashima, has condemned in strong terms the recent vandalism of Chevron oil pipeline at Bibi Field in Eghoro Ward, in the Council area. Ashima in a terse statement made available to the press on Monday, vowed to collaborate with security agencies to unravel the criminal elements responsible for the dastardly act. While saying that destruction of critical infrastructure does not only pose a significant threat to the environment and public safety but also undermines the economic development
Okpai Power Plant: Senator Nwoko Should Partner with Federal Government and Other Stakeholders
By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq The Okpai Power Plant, located in Delta State, Nigeria, has been a subject of discussion in recent times, particularly with Senator Ned Nwoko’s calls for its completion. While the senator’s enthusiasm for the project is commendable, it is essential to clarify the ownership structure and the role of stakeholders involved. The Okpai Power Plant is a joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC), and other multinational companies. The federal government has a significant stake in
Delta HOSTCOM withdraws proposed protest
The leadership of Host Communities (Oil & Gas producing), Delta State Chapter, has suspended its proposed protest. HOSTCOM disclosed this in a letter addressed to the Governor and signed by the State Chairman, Comrade Sunday Enujeke and State Secretary, Joseph Lamienghan and eight others. The letter read: "The leadership of Host communities (Oil & Gas producing), Delta state chapter, recalls that the organization, in its letter addressed to your Excellency dated July 31st 2024, issued a 21-day protest notice, arising from perceived neglect of HOSTCOM and
Investments in Delta safe, secure – Gov. Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said investments in the state were safe and secure as Delta remains a prime destination of choice for investors across the country. Governor Oborevwori stated this in his remarks at the inauguration of AHL Gas Processing Plant 2, at Ogbe-Ani community, Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of the state. He said that the AHL-GPP2, a joint venture between SEEPCO and NNPC Limited, was an eloquent testimony to the fact that investments in the state were safe and
Delta Award On Oil, Gas Investment, Excites Guwor
Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has said that the state’s emergence as safest in Nigeria for oil and gas investment was another milestone in government‘s drive for sustainable peace, security and good governance in the state. Rt Hon Guwor who was reacting to Friday night’s presentation of award to Delta State as safest in oil and gas investment, said the PDP led administration in the state had always shown so much interest at ensuring that multi nationals operating in
Delta emerges Nigeria’s safest state for oil & gas investments
Delta State has won the safest state award for Oil and Gas investments in the country at the Nigeria Oil & Gas Forum and award night. The award ceremony was organised by the founder Ms Nafisa Aliyu Haruna and sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja on Friday night. Presenting the award, Ms Haruna stated that Delta State has contributed immensely to increased oil and gas production in Nigeria. She stated that Delta State emerged first from the opinion
