Security surveillance has received a boost in many communities of Emu-Ebendo, Obodougwa, Umusam, Ogbeani, Isumpe, Umusadege and Ogbole communities in Ndokwa West local government area of Delta state .
This follows the donation of surveillance vehicles , motorcycles and Very High Frequency Radios to the communities by Energia and Oando Joint Ventures Limited at an event tagged, Host Communities Security Surveillance Support Project 2025 as part of their social responsibility.
At the ceremony in Kwale, the Chief Operating Officer, Energia Limited, Engr. Bash Olademeji reaffirmed the commitment of Energia/Oando Joint Ventures to the security, safety and well-being of their host communities aside the Memorandum of Understanding signed with them.
”One of the things that we are committed to, is the security, safety and well-being of the Communities and that is one of the reasons why we decided that as token aside the MoU and as part of Community Social Responsibility to improve security within the Communities”, Olademeji stated .
He commended the communities for their sustainable peace, saying if not for the peace they enjoyed, they won’t have been in business.
“ Let me also appreciate you for the peace that we have enjoyed, if not for your peace, we will not be in business”
“ I want to also ask for more that we should continue to dialogue, violence does not bring solution to anything, so if there are issues we will listen, and if we are successful, we will do more”.
In a remark, the Permanent Secretary, Delta State Ministry of Oil and Gas, Mr. Frank Omoko urged the host communities to utilize the items donated to them.
Omoko stressed the need for greater synergy between the oil host communities and security agencies to ensure improved security in the benefitting communities.
”I believe whatever instruments Energia has put in place is to complement the security forces, whether motorcycles or vehicles, know that you are tied to the police and the military”, Omoko pointed out.
He stated further , ”You must have that synergy, you cannot just work on your own, you must seek advice from the police and the military because they are well-equipped in that area”
” Ensure that you work smoothly with them so that we can have peace and build more on the peace that is already existing in this environment. It is peace we need in the state, if there is peace there will be discovery of more oil wells”
In their various goodwill messages, the representative of the Nigeria Army, and the Divisional Police Officer, Kwale and Abbi Divisions ,urged the host communities to make use of the security vehicles and surveillance radio gadgets for the purpose they were provided,
They gave assurances that they would respond swiftly to security alerts from the host communities .
Responding on behalf of the host communities, Chairman, Community Development Committee, Emu-Ebendo, Mr. Sunday Enewuzo lauded Energia, Oando Joint Ventures for their good work in the host communities.
He assured that all impacted communities would l continue to protect and guard oil installations and other facilities of the companies.
Enewuzo added , “when there is any attack on your facilities, it also affects us. We will always ensure the security of your staff and facilities in the benefitting communities.
Highlghts of the event included the presentation of 3 Sienna vehicles, 24 motorcycles and over 50 surveillance radio gadgets to the host communities by Energia and Oando Joint Ventures Limited to beef-up security surveillance in the areas.
Source: Sam Erhunmwunsee, Radio Nigeria Asaba.
