WorldStage Newsonline– In a continued effort to improve the health and well-being of Nigerians, The NNPC Ltd/FIRST E & P Joint Venture (JV) said it had between January 29 to February 1, 2025 conducted its 2025 health outreach program across eleven KEFFESO communities in Bayelsa State.
According to a statement, this initiative, part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, underscores its commitment to addressing critical healthcare challenges in host communities.
KEFFESO comprises Koluama 1, Koluama 2, Ezetu 1, Ezetu 2, Foropa, Fish Town, Ekeni, Sangana, Opu Okumbiri, Okumbiribeleu, and Oginibiri communities with thousands of residents benefited from the program, according to the statement.
The NNPC/FIRST E & P JV operates under two Oil Mining Leases (OMLs), namely OML 83 (Anyala Field) and OML 85 (Madu Field), located in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Guinea, off the Bayelsa State coastline.
“As a responsible corporate entity, NNPC Ltd/FIRST E & P JV remains dedicated to fostering sustainable community development and providing vital healthcare services, ensuring a lasting positive impact on the lives of its host communities,” the statement said.
