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SEEPCO Initiates Blood Donor Club in Nigeria

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Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) since inception has been committed to providing its employees with all the necessary healthcare facilities and support structures in case of any emergency across work locations in Nigeria.

The company , one of the fastest-growing oil exploration and production companies in Africa, is also dedicated in serving its host communities with significant healthcare outreach programmes and regular medical camps covering health issues including high, cough, malaria, typhoid, blood pressure, skin rashes and other ailments in different LGAs providing free consultations, medicines and basic laboratory tests on spot.

As a part of this strong commitment to healthcare, the company employees also decided to take a step forward for giving back to the community through the formation of SEEPCO Blood Donor Club .

 

The primary aim of this club is to create a reliable platform through which LSBTC, and other healthcare providers can reach out for blood donations in times of emergency.

Sterling Oil’s supported non-profit organizations especially VCDF (Vcare for Development) Foundation) are already working in partnership with the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Committee (LSBTC) the Nigerian Red Cross Society and other health organisations in their initiatives of blood donation drives for issues encompassing critical blood shortage, emergency patients need, mothers in childbirth, accident victims, and sick children, to access life-saving blood.

Since 2022, VCDF, along with the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Committee (LSBTC) has been organising annual blood donation drives involving volunteers from Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO), Through this initiative, VCDF has contributed more than 850 pints of blood to the state’s blood bank helping over 2000 patients and their families.

 

This milestone underscores VCDF’s unwavering commitment to saving lives, fostering a culture of voluntary blood donation, and addressing Nigeria’s critical blood shortage issues.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony,Dr. B. I. Osikomaiya, Executive Secretary Lagos State Blood Transfusion Committee (LSBTC) stated “This is a laudable initiative and aligns perfectly with our goal of ensuring a safe, sufficient, and readily available blood supply across Lagos state.

 

” The creation of a structured donor club will provide a sustainable and dependable platform for emergency blood mobilization, especially in critical times. We are particularly pleased to know about this voluntary donor club comprising SEEPCO employees.”

Also Speaking at the event, Mrs. Olayinka Animashaun, Head of the Donor Recruitment Unit at LSBTC, praised SEEPCO and VCDF’s commitment and highlighted the positive impact the campaign has had on public health.

 

She averred that blood donation drives like the one with SEEPCO should be held twice a year to help bridge the existing gap in blood availability.

On his own contribution,Dr. Chris Offokansi Chief General Manager Human Resource & Industrial Relations (SEEPCO) said “Through this initiative, Sterling Oil continues to reaffirm its commitment to support public health and life-saving efforts across Nigeria. The Blood Donor Club will actively promote voluntary blood donation among employees raise awareness and working together as partners fostering a culture of giving, Sterling Oil will continue its work towards making a meaningful and lasting impact in the communities we serve.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Expert Demands Full Implementation Of PIA In N’Delta Oil Communities 

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May 12, 2025

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An expert in Natural Resource Governance, Dr. Mike Uzoigwe, has called for the full implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) for the development of oil communities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria.
Uzoigwe made the appeal during a training for community representatives under the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT), held in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
He noted that five years after the PIA was enacted, funding under the HCDT framework for member communities had yet to be fully implemented.
He attributed the slow pace of implementation to oil companies’ failure to remit funds, ongoing litigations, internal community disputes, and regulatory challenges, among other factors.
According to him, these challenges have made it difficult to properly assess the effectiveness of HCDT implementation in host communities.
Uzoigwe also expressed concern that several communities were yet to establish HCDTs, which are essential for accessing funds designated for local development.
“Fortunately, there are communities that have successfully leveraged the HCDT to advance development in their localities.
“However, we want every host community to access these funds to accelerate development in their respective areas and contribute to the broader transformation of the Niger Delta”, he stated.
Uzoigwe urged host communities to familiarise themselves with the provisions and regulations of the PIA to enable them to fully benefit from the Act.
Also speaking, the Executive Director of Kebetkache Development and Resource Centre, Dr. Emem Okon, explained that the training was organised for HCDT communities in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, and Rivers States.
According to her, the objective of the training was to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the PIA’s provisions, conduct needs assessments and undertake community development planning.
“We examined how the HCDT can be made effective and efficient in utilising the three per cent operational cost allocation for community development projects, as stipulated in the PIA.
“This allocation is structured as follows: 75 per cent for project execution, 20 per cent for savings, and five per cent for administrative costs.
“HCDT members are responsible for identifying and prioritising community needs through a transparent, sincere, and people-centred decision-making process in managing these funds”, Okon explained.
She encouraged host communities to engage actively with various stakeholders, including women, youth, farmers, and community leaders, to identify development projects that reflect the genuine needs of their communities.
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Opobo/Nkoro SOLAD Pledges To Prioritise Workers’ Welfare 

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The Sole Administrator of Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers State, Mr. Frederick Apiafi, says he will run an all-inclusive government for the betterment of the local government.
He stated that his priority is workers’ welfare in all ramifications and the good people of the area.
Apiafi stated this recently while addressing workers at the council’s headquarters in Opobo, saying that his direct mandate is to ensure that the existing peace is sustained.
According to him,  he is a technocrat, hence he will carry out his functions accordingly.
“Thank you all for welcoming me as your administrator. My mandate here is to ensure that you, workers, are well treated, with your salaries paid promptly, and give you what you deserve.
“You all are my brothers, sisters and friends. I know that together we can take this local government to  an enviable height. What I need from you is cooperation.
“I solicit for your support to enable us all succeed because I alone cannot achieve the desired development”, he urged.
The administrator used the forum to thank the Sole Administrator of the State, Vice – Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.)  for giving him the opportunity to serve his people and pledged that he will not disappoint him in any aspect, while promising to discharge his duties in strict  compliance to the charge of the  Sole Administrator.
Also speaking, the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in the LGA, Comrade Diri Dandison, commended the administrator for placing workers’ welfare top on his list.
According to him, what workers want in the LGA is someone who can give them listening ears, and also give them what they deserve.
“I am happy that Mr. Fredrick Apiafi has placed welfare of workers first, but we pray he fullfills his promises. What we want is  for people  at the grassroots to also enjoy  dividends of  governance”, he said.
By: Theresa Frederick, Charity Amiso
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Navy Saves 99 Persons From Drowning In Rivers

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The Nigerian Navy Rescue Team from Nigerian Navy Ship PATHFINDER have saved 99 persons from drowning in Rivers State during an operation.
A statement by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, in Port Harcourt, said the incident occurred when a barge, ADAM (Damen Buba) was involved in a head-on collision with a market boat en route Akuku Toru Local Government Area in Rivers State, resulting in significant structural damage to the market boat.
He said the Nigerian Navy Ship PATHFINDER personnel deployed to Naval Security Station 035 in collaboration with four other Navy Gunboats launched a coordinated and effective search and rescue operation, saving all 99 passengers onboard.
According to him, most of the passengers’ goods were also salvaged successfully.
“The timely intervention and prompt response of Nigerian Navy personnel ensured that no lives were lost and most of the valuable properties were preserved.
“The Nigerian Navy hereby restates that under the leadership of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, the service will continue to ensure the security and safety of all legitimate sea farers within Nigeria’s maritime domain”, Adams Aliu said.
By: Theresa Frederick, Charity Amiso
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