Chevron Nigeria Limited has reiterated its commitment to socio-economic development in the Niger Delta, signalling continued engagement with regional stakeholders over key infrastructure initiatives, including the proposed Escravos–Warri Road project.
The company, operator of a joint venture with Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), said it remains actively involved in discussions surrounding the project and is working with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Delta State Government to better understand the scope and potential impact of the road development.
During a joint visit by Chevron Nigeria and the NDDC to the Delta State government on Thursday in Asaba, Segun Kuteyi, the company’s Director and Chief Operating Officer for Nigeria and the Mid-Africa region, said the project could significantly enhance connectivity across the oil-producing region while stimulating economic activity.
Kuteyi stressed the importance of close coordination with state authorities throughout the project lifecycle, describing the road as a potential catalyst for broader development in communities across the Niger Delta.
Chevron Nigeria believes collaboration among government institutions, local communities and private-sector partners will be essential to delivering long-term value, he said. In that framework, the NDDC , which initiated the project, remains a key stakeholder.
“The project presents an opportunity to build synergy among stakeholders to drive development in the region,” Kuteyi noted.
He also pointed to Nigeria’s Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme (RITCS) as a policy instrument capable of encouraging private sector investment in infrastructure projects.
The scheme allows companies to finance road construction and recover costs through tax credits.
Chevron Nigeria said it will continue to work with federal and state authorities as well as development agencies tob support infrastructure investment, while reinforcing its broader role in advancing Nigeria’s oil and gas sector and contributing to the country’s economic growth.
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