Sustain Peace in Your Domain, Lokpobiri Tells Host Communities at KEFFESO Stakeholders Forum
Yenagoa: The Minister of State for petroleum, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D has called on Host Communities (HostCom) to sustain peace and a conducive environment across the Niger Delta to continue benefiting from the Host Community Trust Fund provided by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
He delivered this message during the engagement with Host Communities at the KEFFESO Stakeholders Forum in Yenagoa. According to him, critical stakeholders in Nigeria’s oil industry, HostComs must prioritize stability and the security of oil installations to maximize the opportunities presented by the Trust Fund.
He stated that the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, remains committed to fostering the development of Host Communities. This commitment is evident in the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), ensuring that communities directly benefit from the resources generated in their region.
While commending the Host Communities for their cooperation, which has contributed significantly to the peace currently enjoyed in the region hence, the increase in production, Sen. Lokpobiri highlighted that sustaining this progress is vital to ensuring long-term prosperity because, a secured and stable environment will not only guarantee continuous access to development funds but will also attract further investments that can drive growth and improve livelihoods.