Sahara Group has accelerated sustainable development in Ajoki community in Edo State through the delivery of 24-hour power supply.
To this end, it was commended by the Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III while receiving a Sahara Group delegation in his palace.
The monarch said, Sahara’s track record shows the organisation has consistently displayed exemplary community relations and implemented many projects with outstanding social impact across the Niger Delta.
“It is heartwarming to see the opportunities that are now available as a result of constant power in Ajoki. Sahara Group deserves to be commended for this feat and for leading by example working harmoniously with host communities of oil and gas companies. I am pleased that this is 24 hours of clean power to the community,” he noted.
The Olu added that, “this is something that must be lauded and celebrated. This kingdom is more gas-rich than oil-rich, and if we’re able take to this Gas-to-Power to strategic locations across this kingdom, I believe this kingdom will become the new centre for commerce and industry.”
Chief operating officer (CEO), Asharami Energy, a Sahara Group Upstream Company, Henry Menkiti, told the Olu that the courtesy visit to the palace was to provide updates on its operations and pay homage to him for the support of the good people of the kingdom.
“It is quite an honour for us to be here today to formally express our appreciation to the Palace and to share the good news of our latest project in Ajoki. Delivering uninterrupted, clean power to Ajoki is an outstanding achievement for Sahara which is already transforming the lives of the people,” he said.
Menkiti said Sahara Group was also working with local contractors from the Ajoki community to improve their competence and capacity to be globally competitive.
Speaking on the Ajoki electrification project, director, Governance and Sustainability, Sahara Group, Ejiro Gray said, it would serve as a template for the energy conglomerate as it continues to seek ways of enhancing sustainable development in its host communities.
Head, Stakeholder Relations at Asharami Energy, Babatomiwa Adesida, said the Gas-to-Power project has the potential to generate 1MW of constant clean energy for the people of Ajoki, directly impacting tens of thousands of beneficiaries and unleashing more prospects for socio-economic growth in Ajoki and its environs.
He also mentioned that Sahara has built schools, teachers’ quarters and awarded scholarship to deserving students in the communities.
