Port Harcourt — Chevron Nigeria Limited, CNL, says it is deepening its sustainability footprint in the Niger Delta through its Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta, PIND, a vehicle for economic empowerment and social development in host communities.
Speaking on the company’s long-term social investment model, Olusoga Oduselu, General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, said the PIND initiative has supported hundreds of livelihoods across the region, fostering economic diversification away from oil dependence.
“Through Chevron’s Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta, PIND, we are impacting hundreds of lives in the Niger Delta and supporting economic empowerment in the region,” Oduselu said.
He explained that the initiative reflects Chevron’s belief that a thriving local economy translates into a stable operating environment for investors and long-term business growth.
According to him, PIND has become a critical platform for partnerships, collaborating with government, development agencies, and local enterprises to unlock opportunities in agriculture, skills acquisition, and enterprise development.
Chevron noted that PIND complements its wider community development framework, including the transition to Host Community Development Trusts, HCDTs, under the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, ensuring that its social investments remain transparent and sustainable.
The company added that its approach is driven by a shared value principle: creating long-term benefits for both society and stakeholders.
“We believe it is in our long-term interest to add value to society as we create value for our stakeholders,” Oduselu emphasised.
