GMoU: Rivers Community Commissions 30 Housing Units

As part of the objectives of the Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU) signed between the Chevron/NNPC Joint Venture and Communities neighbouring its cluster of operation, the Kula Regional Development Council, (RDC) in Kula Kingdom of Asari-Toru LGA in Rivers state, has constructed and commissioned 30 three-bedroom housing units in the Community.
Speaking during the commissioning  ceremony which was part of the 4th Annual General Meeting of the Kula RDC recently, the Chairman of the body, Hon. Stanley Benibo, said the housing scheme was part of the recommendations of the Sustainable Livelihood Assessment programme in Kula. He said the  scheme was to give affordable housing to the indigenes and called on the people of Kula to embrace lasting peace in the Community as to promote sustainable development in the area.
Benibo also commended Chevron Nigeria Limited over its commitments to the GMOU process and thanked the Rivers State Government and Asari Toru LGA for their enduring partnership and sustenance of the GMoU process in Kula Community.
He called on the beneficiaries of the housing scheme to make judicious use of the houses, and assured that the RDC, will continue to carry out projects with positive impact on the lives of the people.
In his remark, the General Manager, Policy Government and Public Affairs (PGPA) of Chevron, Mr. Deji Haastrup, said the successful completion and commissioning of the housing project was an expression of Kula RDC’s determination to bring better life to the people in the community.
Haastrup described the GMoU model as “an effective social performance support strategy” and stated that the scheme would be reviewed constantly to keep up with stakeholders’ expectations and emerging developments, especially in the delivery of the Millennium Development  Goals.(MGDs).
In his remark, the Honourable Commissioner for Chieftaincy  Affairs, Mr. Charles Okaye who was represented by Barr. Charles Opurum,  commended the Kula RDC and Chevron over the smooth implementation of the GMOU.
Also speaking, the Amanyanabo of Kula HRM, King Froma Eleki Sara XIV, expressed satisfaction over the commitment of the Kula RDC in the execution of people-oriented projects in the area. He also promised to promote peace in the Kingdom.

The representative of the Rivers State Sector Commander, FRSC, Mrs Rita Moyei (left) with the Isiokpo Unit Commander, Ugochukwu Amaechi during the units ember months enlightement campaign at Igwuruta motor park, recently.