In line with its commitment to sustainable community development, the NNPC/SEPLAT Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited (SEPNU) JV EMOIMEE Host Community Development Trust on Tuesday, 27 October, inaugurated several life-touching projects across four Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State.
The commissioning exercise, which forms part of activities building up to the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Trust, was led by the Chairman, Board of Trustees, Hon. Justus Ntuk, alongside other members of the Board across the seven host communities.
The projects were formally inaugurated by officials of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) led by the Head, Host Community Communication Media Relations, Dr Shonola Olaide, together with a representative of SEPLAT, Mr Nsemeke Udoakpan.
In Ikot Abasi LGA, a Hall and 3-Classroom Blocks at Uta Ewa Primary School, and a Civic Centre / Village Hall at Ikot Oboroenyin, Edemaya, were commissioned.
Also in Eastern Obolo LGA, the Trust commissioned a storey-building staff quarters at Primary School, Kampa, and a modern market at Amadaka, Okoroete.
Meanwhile, the team commissioned the renovated Town Hall at Awa Nkpo Village in Onna, while also commissioning a cottage hospital in Mkpat Enin
Speaking at the various commissioning sites, Hon. Ntuk reaffirmed the Trust’s dedication to delivering projects that directly impact the lives of host communities, in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and the Trust’s mandate.
He noted that the projects were identified and prioritised by the communities themselves, assuring that more interventions would be delivered in the coming months.
Also speaking at their respective project sites, the Board of Trustees Member representing Mkpat Enin LGA, Engr Sunny Udo, Eastern Obolo, Mrs Lily Evans John; and Onna, Engr Clinton Akpan, said the projects across communities in their areas were selected as priorities captured in their five-year community development plans (CDPs).
They appreciated the settlor and the NUPRC for approving their proposals, adding that as BoT Members representing their communities, they would continue to table such proposals as required to bring more developments to their communities.
Community leaders and beneficiaries expressed appreciation to the NNPC/SEPNU JV and the EMOIMEE Trust for the interventions, describing them as timely and impactful.
Others present during the inauguration ceremonies were the Board Member for Mbo, Sir Asuquo Inuikim Obon; and Eket, Air Commodore Charles Usoh; together with the Chairman, Management Committee, Chief Ulo Uye; Barr Mfon Ekanem, Head of Legal, among others.
