Emadeb Exploration and Production Limited, a subsidiary of Emadeb Energy Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to fulfilling all obligations to the Emadeb-Eastern Obolo-Ibeno Host Communities Development Trust (CDT).
This is in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), 2021, as it advances stakeholder engagement on its Ibom Field operations on PPL 236.
The assurance was given on Wednesday in Uyo by the Chief Executive Officer of Emadeb Energy Group, Mr Debo Olujimi, and the Managing Director of Emadeb E&P, Dr Segun Ogunsanya.
They disclosed this during an inaugural engagement with members of the Board of Trustees of the Host CDT.
The seven-member Board of Trustees, chaired by Mr Dominic Ekpe, was inaugurated in April 2026 pursuant to the provisions of the PIA.
The meeting marked Emadeb E&P’s first formal engagement with the Trust since its establishment.
Speaking during the session, Olujimi said Emadeb E&P would conduct its operations responsibly and in the best interest of the host communities of Eastern Obolo and Ibeno in Akwa Ibom, and Nigeria.
He pledged that the company would engage the Trust with integrity, transparency and an open mind, and sought the Board’s cooperation in strengthening the Trust’s administrative structures as the company finalises the requirements of its operational licence.
“We know that what we have come to do in Eastern Obolo and Ibeno communities is for the betterment of these communities, Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria,” Olujimi said.
“I want you to rest assured that Emadeb E&P will do the needful. Deep offshore exploration is a highly technical and capital-intensive endeavour, and we have successfully completed that phase.
“It is now time to work together in line with the plans we had already emplaced.”
He reiterated that the Host CDT remains central to its community relations strategy and will continue to work closely with the Board of Trustees and host communities to ensure sustainable development and shared prosperity.
Earlier Ekpe expressed appreciation to the Chief Executive Officer of Emadeb Energy Group for prioritising the engagement.
He requested the company’s support for the Trust’s operational take-off, including the provision of administrative infrastructure and requisite funding.
As part of the stakeholder engagement, the Emadeb E&P delegation also paid separate courtesy visits to Chief Harry John Etetor, Paramount Ruler of Eastern Obolo Local Government Area, and Owong Effiong Archianga, Akwaha Owong Ibeno, Paramount Ruler of Ibeno Local Government Area.
Olujimi assured both traditional institutions that Emadeb E&P would remain responsive to its corporate social responsibility commitments and discharge every obligation stipulated under the PIA for host communities.
The traditional rulers commended the delegation for the visit and offered prayers for the success and safety of the company’s operations in their domains.
Emadeb Exploration and Production Limited is the upstream subsidiary of Emadeb Energy Group, focused on the exploration and development of oil and gas assets in Nigeria.
The company holds interests in PPL 236, a shallow-water marginal field located about 30 kilometres offshore in a water depth of roughly 20 metres.(NAN)
Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz