Operators of Otakikpo field PML 11, Lekoil and Gas Investment Limited & Green Energy International Limited (GEIL) Joint Venture has officially inaugurated renovated school buildings and flag-off water project in its host communities in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.
As part of efforts to positively impact the host communinites in Rivers state and beyond, the joint venture has successfully completed the renovation of key educational facilities under the Ikuru Town Host Community Development Trust (HCDT).
Speaking during the inauguration at Community Secondary School Otunchit, a mini community at the waterfront in the area, Chairman, Board of Trustees Ikuru Town HCDT, Prof Lysias Gilbert commended the Joint Venture for the achievements so far in the area. Gilbert who explained that the settlors have built a strong relationship with the host communinites in Andoni, said “Lowendo is owned by architect Julius Orombo and Pima is owned Uchente Sampson. They are all indigenes of Ikuru town Ikurutau and it is their handwork that you are seeing now”.
Also speaking, Vice Principal, Administration, of the School, Mrs Mercy Felix expressed gratitude to the joint venture, saying the innovation will transform the staff and students of community secondary school, Ikuru town. Felix said “I want to appreciate the Ikuru town HCBT, the green energy, the lekoil and gas limited for making us feel happy, giving us a sense of belonging. We really appreciate it because we never felt it would be so fast like this.”
