The outreach covered over 3,400 residents of its 11 host communities in Bayelsa State which include Koluama 1, Koluama 2, Ekeni, Fishtown, Foropa, Ezetu 1, Ezetu 2, Sangana, Oginibiri, Okumbiri, and Okumbiribeleu.
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Speaking during the launch of the five-day medical outreach in Sangana, the Head of Social Performance, FIRST E&P, Ayebatonye Benjamin Basuo, stated that the initiative was implemented following a needs assessment carried out in the host communities. Mr Wunti expressed gratitude to the communities and other stakeholders for their support. He also assured the people of the company’s commitment to continue operating on the standards of ethics and sustainability while dealing with the environmental and social impacts of its activities.
“We are pleased about the health outreach and would appreciate it if other oil and gas companies could follow in their footsteps. I must say that the NNPC/FIRST E&P Joint Venture has made a tremendous contribution to developing the Sangana community,” the traditional ruler said.
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