Oriental Energy supports Akwa Ibom communities with education and skills programme

Oriental Energy Resources Ltd. has implemented an education and skills support programme benefiting 692 indigenes from the Effiat, Uda, Udesi, Ebughu, and Enwang communities in Akwa Ibom. The initiative is being carried out through the Effiat and Mbo Host Communities’ Development Trust.

The programme includes vocational and skills training for 72 beneficiaries, covering tuition, accommodation, and feeding, with monthly stipends provided. Educational support includes bursaries for 400 students—split equally between secondary and tertiary levels—and full secondary school scholarships for 40 students. Additionally, 180 beneficiaries received business grants.

During a capacity-building programme in Uyo, Oriental Energy Managing Director Mustafa Indimi reaffirmed the company's commitment to supporting the Trust and meeting its financial obligations to ensure sustainable development within its host communities.