By Ayomide Otitoju
The NNPC Ltd/FIRST E & P Joint Venture (JV) has carried out its 2025 health outreach program across eleven KEFFESO communities in Bayelsa State, reinforcing its commitment to improving healthcare access for residents.
According to Olufemi O. Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, the initiative is part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts and aligns with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. It underscores the JV’s dedication to addressing critical healthcare challenges in its host communities.
The KEFFESO communities benefiting from the program include Koluama 1, Koluama 2, Ezetu 1, Ezetu 2, Foropa, Fish Town, Ekeni, Sangana, Opu Okumbiri, Okumbiribeleu, and Oginibiri. The outreach, which took place from January 29 to February 1, 2025, provided medical assistance to thousands of residents.
NNPC/FIRST E & P JV operates under two Oil Mining Leases (OMLs)—OML 83 (Anyala Field) and OML 85 (Madu Field)—situated in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Guinea, off the Bayelsa State coastline.
As a responsible corporate entity, the JV remains committed to sustainable community development and the provision of essential healthcare services, ensuring long-term positive impacts on the well-being of its host communities.
