The member representing Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency and members of the House of Reps Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) were on an oversight visit at Ajoki community of Edo State to assess the impact of oil and gas exploration and implementation of CSR by the Federal Government and Companies operating in the area.
The law maker noted that though oil and gas exploration negatively affects environment and livelihood especially in farming and fishing communities, it is the responsibility of government and companies operating in the area to ensure some basic social amenities are put in place to make life better for the people.
One salient responsibility of the committee is to ensure all communities where exploration activities are taking place are justly treated, also benefits fairly from the proceeds of the mineral resources being explored, in form of basic infrastructure that improves living standards of the people and empowerment.
The Committee led by it's Deputy Chairman, Hon. Afuape Afolabi during the visit received some requests of the community which may need appropriations and legislative action to address; assured them of the committee's resolve to engage all relevant stakeholders for the demands to get the attention it deserves.
In his remarks Rep. Kwamoti applauded the Community for voluntarily protecting the Government Flow Station and other oil and gas exploration facilities in their area against vandalism, describing it as exemplary.
The visit afforded the committee an opportunity to observe and engage directly with members of the host community; gaining first hand information and insight on the level of CSR implementation in the area.
According to Hon. Kwamoti, the cordial reception accorded the committee contradicts the erroneous widely held opinion that Niger Delta Youths are hostile and restive; called on all to avoid misjudgement.
The law maker described the whole experience of the oversight exercise as generally seamless, peaceful and mutual beneficial.
Pictures from the oversight function are published here by
KBL feedback Media.
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