Eyiboh, others call for protection of host community resources as stakeholders unite ahead of 2027

Stakeholders successful Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State person called for the extortion and due absorption of resources meant for oil-bearing communities, portion besides declaring a agreed governmental presumption up of the 2027 wide elections.

The telephone was made during a Town Hall Meeting held connected Wednesday, wherever assemblage leaders, governmental actors, women, youths, and entrepreneurs gathered to sermon improvement and governance issues affecting the area.

Leading the discussion, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Special Adviser to the President of the Senate connected Media and Publicity, stressed the request for transparency and accountability successful managing funds meant for big communities nether the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).

He peculiarly raised concerns astir the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) Fund.

He noted that it is designed to thrust improvement successful oil-producing communities and indispensable not beryllium mismanaged.

“We are present to supply a level for everyone to inquire questions, question answers, and enactment successful each enactment of civilian and governmental rights unimpeded,” Eyiboh said.

He added that stakeholders indispensable stay vigilant and guarantee that the money serves its purpose, informing against immoderate signifier of misrepresentation oregon governance breach.

Eyiboh besides urged applicable authorities to investigat...