Multisub Energy Limited, in partnership with Olure Host Communities Development Trust, empowers 70 beneficiaries in Warri North LGA with business and education grants worth ₦19.5 million during a landmark CSR event.
Multisub Energy Limited, in collaboration with the Olure Host Communities Development Trust (OHCDT), has empowered 70 members of its host communities in the Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State with financial grants totalling ₦19.5 million. This dual-purpose initiative, known as “Support for Women in Microenterprise (SWIM)” and “Bursary Grants for Undergraduates,” represents a landmark CSR project aimed at fostering women’s economic empowerment and enhancing educational development among youth in Nigeria.
Women’s Empowerment: Investing in Economic Resilience
As part of this initiative, 40 women operating microenterprises received ₦200,000 each to help grow their small businesses. The objective is to boost household income, enhance local commerce, and strengthen women’s roles in community development. This support also includes business training, equipping beneficiaries with the skills needed to manage and sustainably scale their ventures. “When you empower a woman, you empower a nation,” stated Dr. Igho Okotete, Chairman and Managing Director of Multisub Energy, reinforcing the company’s commitment to inclusive economic development.
Education Support: Building Future Leaders Through Bursary Grants
During the same event held on June 11 in Koko, the administrative headquarters of Warri North, 30 undergraduate students were awarded ₦150,000 each in bursary grants. This education-focused intervention is a key component of Multisub Energy’s five-year community development plan, crafted through a comprehensive needs assessment.
Previous Impact Projects: A Legacy of CSR Excellence
Multisub Energy, in partnership with OHCDT, has previously executed several quick-impact projects that are visibly transforming local communities. These include:
- Renovation and furnishing of Abonkuwa Primary School
- Construction of community walkways in Eghoro
- Installation of 70 solar-powered streetlights in Ikeyan and Safa Ogbin
These initiatives are not only improving infrastructure but also fostering a safer, more livable environment, particularly for vulnerable groups like women and children.
Regulatory and Community Endorsement
The Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has commended this initiative as a model for how oil and gas companies should engage with host communities. Representatives from NUPRC stated that such impactful projects should set the standard across the industry in the Niger Delta. Local government leaders, represented by Mr. Monday Ogboko on behalf of Warri North Chairman Hon. Festus Ashima, also pledged ongoing support, describing the initiative as a catalyst for peace, development, and economic transformation.
Voices from the Ground: Gratitude and Hope
Beneficiaries, such as Ughamiyemi Eyefuijirin from Eghoro and Ariri Patience from Ikeyan, expressed heartfelt appreciation for the grants. “This support is more than just money—it’s a turning point,” one of the women remarked. Student recipients shared how the bursary has alleviated the financial stress of tuition and study materials, allowing them to focus on their academic success.
Driving Social Impact Through Strategic CSR
Multisub Energy’s ongoing investment in people, not merely profits, sets a powerful example for private sector involvement in nation-building and social justice. With each program, the company demonstrates that true development is participatory, inclusive, and purpose-driven.
Conclusion: A Replicable CSR Model for Nigeria’s Oil Sector
Through this impactful CSR strategy, Multisub Energy Limited emphasises that corporate citizenship is not solely about compliance; it is a commitment to community prosperity. As other oil and gas companies observe, Multisub’s partnership with OHCDT provides a clear roadmap for responsible business practices, social justice, and transformational leadership in Nigeria’s resource-rich regions.