Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has emphasized its belief and support for community-driven development.
Esimaje Brikinn, CNL’s General Manager, Policy Government and Public Affairs, said this at the 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Dodo River Communities Development Association (DRCDA), held recently in Yenagoa Bayelsa State.
The DRCDA is a community-based organisation established under the Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU), between the Dodo Rivers Communities, the Bayelsa State Government and the CNL.
Esimaje, who was represented by Elijah Bikikoro, Community Engagement Coordinator, CNL, congratulated the DRCDA on the AGM,said:“The achievements of the DRCDA reinforce our belief that a process that is community-driven with an effective governance structure can stimulate quicker community development than processes and systems designed without effective participation of community members,” he said.
Also speaking, Francis Amamogiran, Chairman DRCDA noted that.:“The AGM is in keeping with the transparency and accountability principle embedded in the GMoU. It is an opportunity for the RDC to open its books for the relevant stakeholders to be abreast of its activities and accomplishments,”
Francis, who thanked NNPC/CNL Joint Venture for consistently funding the Association, called on the Government to be more actively involved in community development. “We equally call on Government at all levels, to be fully involved to encourage, guide, monitor and provide every necessary support in the process of community decision making, projects planning and implementation,” he said.
