Chevron supports Nigerian Content annually with over $1 billion

CHEVRON Nigeria Limited, CNL, has said that it supports Nigerian Content development by providing employment to Nigerians, and contract opportunities in all their projects up to an estimated annual average over $1 billion.

This was revealed by Olusoga  Oduselu, General Manager, Corporate Affairs,  Nigeria Limited, during the NUJ Media Capacity Building Programme with Journalists in Warri on Tuesday.

Oduselu represented by Saheed Praise Akinbola said that CNL has trained about 400 Journalists since commencement of the annual training. 

"Chevron Nigeria Limited embarked on this partnership as we believe in the value derivable from developing human capital.

"The previous editions of this programme were held in 2023 and 2024 across three zones in the country: Lagos, Delta and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The 2025 edition of the training kickstarted in Abuja and Lagos in July. 

"Today, we are elated to add additional value through collaboration with the Warri Correspondents' Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists. By the end of this year, we will have trained over 400 journalists through our media capacity building programmes." He stated. 

Oduselu commends the media role, "As members of the fourth estate of the realm, your role as agenda-setters and opinion moulders cannot be over-emphasized.

" I want to thank you for your impactful role in reporting on the oil and gas industry and providing effective perspectives on complex industry operations." He added. 

He promised continued collaboration, "We continue to partner with the media for the development of society. In this light, we also recognize the need for capacity building of the media practitioners to enhance their ability to perform their duties. 

"That is why CNL pioneered the Advanced Writing and Reporting Skills (AWARES) programme in collaboration with the Pan Atlantic University, Lagos. Over 120 journalists have benefitted from the programme since its inception in 2014.

"Through programmes such as AWARES and this current journalism training, we help to improve professional capacity and build lasting partnerships with our media stakeholders.

"We also recognize that the success of the larger society invariably translates to success in our business; and we believe it is in our long-term interest to add value to society as we create value for our stakeholders.

"CNL seeks to make human investments that deliver long-term transformative returns. This is achieved through our Nigerian Content development activities. 

"In Nigeria, Chevron supports Nigerian Content development by providing employment to Nigerians, and contract opportunities in all our projects up to an estimated annual average over $1 billion.

"We also contribute to the sustainable development of communities where we operate. Our legacy Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU), a community-led participatory partnership model for community engagement and sustainable development was pioneered by CNL in 2005. 

"For over 16 years of the implementation of the GMOU, CNL contributed billions of naira to the Regional Development Committees (RDCs) that represented the community clusters in our area of operations to execute hundreds of projects. Currently, we have transitioned to the Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) under the Petroleum Industry Act (2021) as we continue to focus on ensuring the development of our communities. 

"Also, 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.

"Besides oil exploration and production, Chevron Nigeria Limited is one of the highest contributors of high-quality domestic gas in Nigeria among the IOCs. We are committed to lowering carbon emission and reducing gas flaring in Nigeria. 

"Through investments in gathering and processing of associated gas, routine flaring has been reduced by over 97% in the past 10 years in CNL's operations.

"Chevron is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. We believe affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy is essential to achieving a more prosperous and sustainable world. 

"Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas, manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and additives, and develops technologies that enhance our business and the industry. We are focused on lowering the carbon intensity in our operations and growing lower carbon businesses along with our traditional business lines.

"We are always open to dialogue and further discussions if you require clarifications on a story that directly affects our company or the oil and gas industry. You can always reach the General Manager, Corporate Affairs, or our Communications team led by CNL's Manager Communications with your enquiries. 

"I encourage you to continue to make your mark in the narrative of Nigeria and her multidimensional development, while maintaining the ethical principles that guide your noble profession." He added.