EMOIMEE HCDT Commissions, Inspects Projects, Set for 2026 AGM October 29

 



 Michael Ufot

The NNPC/SEPLAT JV EMOIMEE Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT) has concluded a two-day commissioning and inspection of projects across seven local government areas in Akwa Ibom State, ahead of its Annual General Meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026.

The exercise covered Ikot Abasi, Mkpat Enin, Eastern Obolo and Onna LGAs on the first day, and climaxed on Wednesday with the commissioning and inspection of projects in Mbo, Esit Eket and Eket LGAs.

Speaking at various project sites, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), Hon. E. Justus Ntuk, expressed satisfaction with the quality of work delivered, saying contractors had lived up to expectations.

He noted that EMOIMEE HCDT was established not just to empower the people, but to execute life-touching projects and programmes in line with the needs assessment of the oil-bearing communities.

Hon. Ntuk assured that the Trust would do more for the seven LGAs in the coming year and thanked youths, traditional rulers and benefiting communities for their cooperation with contractors and for preserving completed projects.





In her remarks, the NUPRC representative, Dr. Olaide Shonola, applauded EMOIMEE HCDT for the quality of projects executed, noting that the Trust had performed above board. She urged benefiting communities to take ownership of the projects and put them to optimal use.

Projects commissioned included a reconstructed and renovated primary school block at Uta Ewa and a newly constructed civic centre at Ikot Oborenyin, Edemaya Clan, both in Ikot Abasi LGA; staff quarters and a primary school block at Kampa, and a modern market at Amadaka, all in Eastern Obolo LGA.

In Mkpat Enin LGA, the team inspected projects at Ikot Obio Ndoho, including renovation of a four-classroom block and assembly hall said to be about 80 per cent complete, with facilities such as ICT centre, library, playground, modern toilets, perimeter fencing and other supporting infrastructure.

 Other projects in Mkpat Enin local government area including a remodelled Primary school at Ikot Abia Ekpuk with additional facilities including ICT centre, library, playground and modern toilets.
was Commissioned.  A Cottage Hospital at Ikot Abia Which was renovated and equipped was also commissioned. 

In Onna LGA, the team commissioned  a renovated town hall at Awa Nkop, Awa Afaha Clan.

In Mbo LGA, the team inspected two primary healthcare centres and commissioned 1,250 solar-powered street lights.

Two ICT centres were inaugurated at Secondary School, Edo, and Ekpene Obo in Esit Eket LGA, while inspection of school renovation projects was carried out in Eket LGA.

The NNPC/SEPLAT JV EMOIMEE Host Communities Development Trust serves communities across Eket, Mbo, Mkpat Enin, Onna, Ikot Abasi, Eastern Obolo and Esit Eket.

©The Eyes Newspaper, Uyo Akwa Ibom State.

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