Delta's government promises full support for enforcing the Petroleum Industry Act.

 During a workshop on PIA implementation organized by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) in conjunction with Mecco and Marine Holdings Limited, Delta State Deputy Governor Sir Monday Onyeme made the pledge. The event was held for host communities in Ndokwa East Local Government Area. Residents were reassured by the Deputy Governor, who was represented by Sir Christopher Osakwe, the Deputy Chief of Staff, that the state government would not tolerate any attempt by oil companies to defraud host communities in any way. 

In addition, he urged host communities to protect oil installations in their areas in order to maintain access to the 3% fund, as required by the PIA. Engineer Gbenga Komolafe, the Chief Executive Officer of the NUPRC, referred to the enactment of the PIA and its ongoing implementation as a turning point for the sustainable development of host communities that produce oil. accompanied by Mr. Akpotowho Kennedy, Engineer Komolafe emphasized the critical role host communities play in the oil and gas sector, noting that their resources have significantly contributed to Nigeria’s economic growth. He stressed the need to sensitize these communities on the provisions of Chapter Three of the Act, which outlines their entitlements and responsibilities.

 In his remarks, the CEO of Mecco and Marine Holdings Limited, Chief George Bucknor, who also serves as a consultant to the NUPRC, said the workshop was designed to educate host communities in Ndokwa East on their social benefits as enshrined in Sections 234 and 240, as opposed to Section 257(2) of the Act. Chief Bucknor explained that the goal of the awareness campaign is to encourage host community development trustees or settlors to promptly report any noncompliance with the PIA's Chapter Three provisions. 

The event was attended by traditional rulers, including His Imperial Majesty, Dr. Gregory Nnamdi Oputa III, the Obi of Aboh, who praised the initiative and pledged that communities under their jurisdiction would continue to protect oil infrastructure. Mr.'s talks on the significance of stakeholder engagement and the direct benefits to the community were other highlights of the event. Chris Agina of Mecco and Marine Holdings Limited, in addition to sessions that were interactive with people from the communities that served as hosts.