Chevron Nigeria local content strategy delivers $1bn in contracts annually and 97% gas flaring reduction, reaffirming commitment to sustainability
Chevron Nigeria local content strategy is at the heart of the company’s renewed commitment to sustainable development, environmental protection, and community empowerment, with over $1 billion worth of local contracts awarded annually and a staggering 97% reduction in routine gas flaring across its operations.
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Speaking at the NUJ Media Capacity Building Programme in Warri on Tuesday, Chevron’s General Manager of Corporate Affairs, Mr Olusoga Oduselu, represented by Akinbola Praise, detailed the company’s strategic focus on long-term human investments and local participation.
“Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) seeks to make human investments that deliver long-term transformative returns,” Oduselu said.
“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.”
Highlighting Chevron’s commitment to local content development, Oduselu added that the company’s strategy supports Nigerian jobs and contract opportunities across all projects, averaging over $1 billion each year.
This approach aligns with the broader aims of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), which seeks to promote greater equity between oil operators and host communities.
The workshop focused on the media’s critical role in facilitating this transition and deepening public understanding of the law.
Delivering a keynote lecture, Professor Majority Oji of Delta State University, Abraka, emphasised that the media must become a conduit for educating oil-producing communities** on the implications and benefits of the PIA.
He called on the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) to lead these efforts, ensuring that Niger Delta residents are fully informed and engaged.
Echoing this, Dr F. Atubi, also of DELSU, urged the media to proactively report grievances, strengthen dialogue between host communities and oil firms, and hold multinationals accountable to their corporate social responsibilities.
Also speaking at the event, technology expert Philip Nwosu advocated for the use of artificial intelligence in journalism, noting its potential to save time, boost accuracy, and increase trust in the media. However, he cautioned against blind reliance, stating that “AI can make mistakes.”
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The event forms part of Chevron’s national strategy to train and empower over 400 journalists in 2025, reinforcing the role of media in promoting transparency, accountability, and sustainable development.
