By CHEVRON Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and CNL- NNPCL/CNL JV, has reiterated its commitment to the socio-economic development of its host communities and building mutually beneficial partnerships with the government and people of Delta State.
CNL’s Chairman and Managing Director, Jim Swartz disclosed this, on Tuesday February 11, 2025, when he led a CNL team to visit the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Francis Orohwedor Sheriff Oborevwori at Government House Asaba, Delta State.
The State Government team and CNL team in a group photograph after the visit.
On the CNL team were the Director, NNPCL/CNL Joint Venture, Segun Kuteyi, General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs (PGPA), Olusoga Oduselu, Area Manager PGPA Field Operations, Momodu Rilwanu and Senior Government Affairs Advisor, Abimbola Olujide.
According to Oduselu, Jim commended the existing cordial relationship between CNL and the government and people of Delta State and emphasised that CNL has significant footprints in the state with its operational hub in Escravos and an administrative/logistics support base in Warri.
He noted that CNL is proud of its proven track record of consistently honouring its tax obligations to Delta State, adding that the state government has continued to acknowledge and applaud CNL’s performance as the largest taxpayer in the state.
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“This is in addition to demonstrating unwavering commitment to the economic development of Delta State through various empowerment, employment, and developmental activities across the state,” he stated.
CNL’s MD highlighted some of the social investments by the company in Delta State through its legacy Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU) and other corporate responsibility programmes including the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND).
He also highlighted areas of further collaboration with Delta State government for the company’s business growth and continuity.
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Jim emphasised CNL’s strides in enhancing local content development and capacity building for community contractors through its various projects in the Niger Delta region particularly in Delta State.
“Chevron has operated in Nigeria for over six decades and continues to make significant contributions to the socio-economic development of Nigeria,” he concluded.
Jim Swartz (R) discussing with the Delta State Governor during the visit
Meanwhile, the state governor, Oborevwori, has expressed delight over the partnership with CNL over the years and noted that the government will continue to ensure cordial relationship between the communities and the company.
“I have known Chevron all my life because I am a Warri boy. There is nothing I do not know about Chevron. Many companies left Warri, but Chevron is still here with us.
“That is why, whenever there are community issues, I always urge our people to cooperate with the company,” he asserted.
Oborevwori acknowledged Chevron’s corporate social responsibility efforts, but urged the company to do more, particularly in employment opportunities for locals.
“Our people need more, and you have promised to do more. One of the key concerns is employment. We want our people to be given job opportunities.
“When there are vacancies, prioritise the host communities. They will be happy if they see their people in top management positions, not just as casual staff,” he admonished.
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