Nigerian Govt wades into feud between Chevron, local communities on trust fund
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), on Wednesday waded into the conflict involving Chevron Nigeria Limited and the communities in exploration and production area, in Warri, Delta State.
The host communities’ trust fund is the source of contention between Chevron and the locals.
Chevron and the towns of Ugbororo, Ugbegugun, and Dembele in the state’s Warri South Local Government are at odds over the name of the host community trust fund that was set up for the communities and the make-up of its Board of Trustees.
According to reports, residents of the three towns protested in the vicinity of the Escravos Terminal, accusing Chevron of violating the Petroleum Industry Act (2021).
Speaking on the situation, the NUPRC asked all sides in the conflict to keep the peace while the issue was being resolved.
Nigerian Govt wades into feud between Chevron, local communities on trust fund
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), on Wednesday waded into the conflict involving Chevron Nigeria Limited and the communities in exploration and production area, in Warri, Delta State.
The host communities’ trust fund is the source of contention between Chevron and the locals.
Chevron and the towns of Ugbororo, Ugbegugun, and Dembele in the state’s Warri South Local Government are at odds over the name of the host community trust fund that was set up for the communities and the make-up of its Board of Trustees.
According to reports, residents of the three towns protested in the vicinity of the Escravos Terminal, accusing Chevron of violating the Petroleum Industry Act (2021).
Speaking on the situation, the NUPRC asked all sides in the conflict to keep the peace while the issue was being resolved.
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