Photo caption: Chairman & Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria Limited, Jim Swartz
By Emeka Ugwuanyi
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and CNL confirms its commitment to socio-economic development in the Niger Delta.
According to a statement by the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Chevron Nigeria and Mid-Africa Region, Olusoga Oduselu,
CNL has demonstrated interest in stakeholder discussions in respect of the proposed Escravos to Warri Road Project and continues to partner with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Delta State Government to understand the proposal.
During a visit of CNL and NDDC to the Delta State Governor, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori at the government house in Asaba on March 12, 2026, Segun Kuteyi, Director & Chief Operating Officer, Chevron Nigeria and Mid-Africa Region, highlighted CNL’s belief that the construction of the road will potentially improve connectivity and foster economic development in the region. He also recognized the critical importance of building the required synergy with the Delta State government through the project lifecycle.
According to him, CNL believes that a collaborative approach with various stakeholders including government agencies, local communities, and private sector partners will deliver best value and the NDDC, being the initiator of the project, is a critical stakeholder in the project.
“Nigeria’s Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme (RITCS) provides a framework that may incentivize eligible private sector participation,” he stated, adding that CNL will continue to collaborate with the Nigerian government and other stakeholders to support the development of the Nigerian oil and gas industry and the Nigerian economy.
