It said the protesters subsequently blocked access to Escravos Terminal (including EGTL jetty) in CNL’s Western area of operations.
The oil firm said the protesters were demanding the renaming of the Warri Kingdom Onshore Host Community Development Trust and involvement in the nomination of additional persons for inclusion on the Board of Trustees of the HCDT.
“In addition, they are requesting for mobilisation of their community workers for the EGTL Turn Around Maintenance activities,” Chevron stated in a statement it issued in Lagos.
CNL’s General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Esimaje Brikinn. affirmed that CNL operates in strict compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
He said, “CNL is committed to the operationalisation of the HCDT in compliance with the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021. CNL continues to collaborate with the relevant stakeholders, including Ugborodo community leaders and traditional rulers towards the operationalisation of the HCDT.
“Also, CNL is committed to ensuring the participation of community workers for the EGTL TAM in line with the manpower mobilisation plan.”
He stated that CNL would continue to engage with relevant stakeholders including the protesters, community leaders, traditional rulers, the BOT of the HCDT, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, the Delta State Government, and other critical stakeholders to ensure a peaceful vacation of the protesters from CNL’s Terminal and EGTL jetties.
“CNL places the highest priority on and remains committed to the safety of people, the environment and its assets,” Esimaje noted.
