President Tinubu Committed To Addressing All Your Challenges: Lokpobiri Assures Host Communities.

 

Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) has assured all the oil producing communities that President Bola Tinubu is eager to  address the challenges of   host communities through  some  welfare  packages.

 Lokpobiri who disclosed that there has been an increase in  oil production, however said that President Bola Tinubu's led-administration is actively committed to enhancing the welfare of host communities, particularly in the context of oil production and mining activities. 

Giving the assurance yesterday  in Abuja when a  delegation from the Peretorugbene Federated Communities in Ekeremor Local Government Area of  Bayelsa State visited him, the Minister reiterated  government's focus on ensuring that the benefits of oil production extend to local communities.

A statement made available to newsmen, read:" The success of the oil industry relies on the active participation of all stakeholders, particularly the host communities whose welfare is paramount."

"Under the PIA and the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, we are committed to addressing every necessary concern to achieve our goal of increased crude production." 

While assuring them of immediate steps to be taken in addressing all the issues they raised, including matters related to the Host Communities Trust Fund,  he  urged them to continue their steadfast support to the Federal Government in ramping up production.

Earlier, the group  said that they visited  to express their displeasure over perceived neglect by operators within their community but the Minister  commend them for their unwavering support and partnership with the Federal Government in safeguarding the country's shared resources.