Oil Host Communities Applaud Halkin E&P’s Investment in Bayelsa

Host communities of Halkin Exploration and Production Limited’s Atala Petroleum Mining Licence 105 in Azagbene, Ekeremor Local Government Area, and Ezetu, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, have commended the company for its investments in community development. Speaking with newsmen on Tuesday, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Azagbene and Ezetu Host Communities Development Trust, Chief Idani Ebibomene, praised Halkin E&P founder, promoter and Chairman, Otunba Babatunde Morakinyo, for maintaining a strong relationship with the communities through social infrastructure and other development initiatives. Ebibomene said the company had executed several projects, including solar streetlights, renovation of the community town hall and guest house, public toilets, market stalls, a community stadium, school buildings and the provision of educational materials for students.

Vice Chairman of the HCDT Board of Trustees, Chief Fawari Tokowei, also described Halkin E&P as a valued partner to Ezetu, particularly commending its ongoing water development project, which he said would improve living conditions for residents. The company said its activities are guided by the objectives of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021, including improved sector governance, regulatory certainty, investment promotion and increased benefits for host communities through structured development initiatives. Responding to the commendation, Morakinyo said Halkin E&P would continue to support projects focused on improving livelihoods in its host communities. He also appreciated the communities for their cooperation and support, noting that their leadership had helped the company identify and respond to local needs.

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