ExxonMobil Nigeria, a multinational oil company operating in Akwa Ibom, yesterday said it had invested N170 million on peace building programmes to enhance its smooth operation and development of host communities.
The general manager said the programme was targeting the youths of its host communities of Eket, Esit Eket, Ibeno and Onna Local Government Areas, Akwa Ibom State The commissioner noted that the N170 million earmarked for the peace and capacity building programme for the youths was grossly inadequate given the priceless value of peace and industrial harmony in oil bearing communities.
In his address, the ExxonMobil Joint Venture Operations General Manager, Mr. Tom Benjaminsen, said so far in 2019 alone, the company had witnessed 25 cases of blockade, seizure and attacks on contractors. ExxonMobil Executive Director, Community Partners for Development , Dr. Nsekpong Udoh, said that CPD was one of the organisations involved in the implementation of the peace building programmes for the youths in the areas.
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