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April 28, 2026

Olure host communities’ development trust holds first AGM, commissions new Projects in Delta 

Olure host communities’ development trust holds first AGM, commissions  new Projects  in Delta 

The Olure Host Communities’ Development Trust (OHCDT) has marked a key milestone in its five-year strategic plan, commissioning seven (7) new projects worth Millions of Naira in its host communities’ in Delta.

OHCDT in her maiden Annual General Meeting (AGM). held Thursday April 23 2026 with a tour to the benefiting communities which began with Edekougbene, Safa and Eghoro communities.

The commissioned projects include, the construction of community townhall and guesthouse, a 52.1-meter concrete walkway, installation of 14 solar streetlights in Edekou community; the construction of a 300-meter concrete walkway, and installation of a 24kva inverter with a 40kilowatts per hour storage battery in Eghoro community; the construction of three-bedroom cottage in Safa community; and the wiring of a hamlet and installation of a 5kva inverter in Tebugbene community.

The Chairman and Managing Director of Multisub Energy Limited, Dr. Igho Okotete, sent his goodwill message through the Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mr. Ena Agbro, appreciated members of the OHCDT, community leaders for the collaborative efforts in continuously delivering impactful projects in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and adherence to the guidelines from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).

Speaking at the AGM, Mr. Agbro highlighted that “these new projects which cut across key areas including infrastructure, rural electrification and community development “…will in no doubt improve living conditions, enhance safety and support socio-economic activities within our host communities.”

He also acknowledged the continuous support of the NUPRC and Warri North Local Government, and reiterated Multisub’s commitment to investing in its host communities under the framework of the Host Community Development Trust.

Residents of the benefiting communities also expressed their excitement at the enhanced living conditions since the Trust’s was establishment in July 2024.

Community members including the Chairman of Edekougbene Community, Mr. Christopher Adikor, Pa. Johnson Ireye of Eghoro community and Madam Eunice Dogun expressed their deep appreciation to the OHCDT and Multisub Energy Limited for its efforts in improving their communities and making it more conducive and secure for them and their children.

The representatives of the Zonal Coordinator (NUPRC) Warri, Mrs. Felicia Akpojishere and Engineer Kingsley Okundia, as well as the special guest and Chairman of Warri North Local Government Council, Honourable Festus Ani Ashima, expressed high praises for the OHCDT and Multisub Energy.

Hon. Ashima charhed other organisations in the area to emulate Multisub Energy, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in creating the enabling environment for investment and the delivery of projects and programs that enhances the quality of lives of the communities. 

The Executive Director, Legal Multisub Energy, Tejiri Okotete, expressed confidence in the OHCDT future plans, enjoining them to “continue upholding the highest standards of governance, transparency and compliance.”

The Olure HCDT Board was inaugurated in July 2024 and ever since, then OHCDT have  executed projects that improves the livelihood of the people, stimulating socio economic and human capital development in the communities through improving access to quality education, disbursement of bursaries and support for women in micro enterprise amongst other notable programs. 

Other officials of Multisub Energy who attended the event include the GM Administration and CSR, Mr. Thomas Akagbosu, Mike Erhirhi, Chris Ashima, Pereji Kpele, and Ms. Madonna Iloba. 

Also present at the event were members and representatives of the host communities including Pa. Joseph Oyibo Jakpa; Mr. Kenneth Atsedagho; Bemigho Ebosa; Laye Worwei; Chief Moses Donyabi; Hon. Friday Oyibo, Friday Lelekumo, Senior Kiri, Benson Edekou and McDonald Atake.