By CHEVRON Nigeria Limited (CNL), the operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and CNL, has reaffirmed its dedication to driving socio-economic progress in the Niger Delta.
The company has shown keen interest in stakeholder discussions surrounding the proposed Escravos to Warri Road Project and continues to work alongside the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Delta State Government to gain a deeper understanding of the initiative.
During a meeting between CNL and the NDDC with the Delta State Government on March 12, 2026, in Asaba, Segun Kuteyi, Director and Chief Operating Officer of Chevron Nigeria and Mid-Africa Region, emphasised the company’s belief that the new road could significantly enhance connectivity and stimulate economic growth across the region.
He also stressed the vital importance of fostering strong collaboration with the Delta State Government throughout the entire lifespan of the project.
Mr Kuteyi noted that a cooperative strategy involving a range of stakeholders—including government bodies, local communities, and private sector players—would yield the greatest results.
He acknowledged the NDDC as the originator of the project and therefore a key partner in its delivery.
“Nigeria’s Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme (RITCS) offers a framework that could encourage eligible private sector involvement,” he remarked.
He added that CNL remains committed to working with the Nigerian government and other stakeholders to support the continued growth of the nation’s oil and gas industry and its broader economy.
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