The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and FIRST Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited (FIRST E&P) Joint Venture have signed a Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU) with KEFFES Rural Development Foundation (KDRF) to better the lot of host communities in Bayelsa State.
KRDF is the governing arm of the eight settlements that had been identified as neighbours to oil mining leases (OMLs) 83 and 85. They include Koluama1; Koluama 2; Ezetu 1; Ezetu 2; Foropa; Fish Town; Ekeni; and Sangana.
“KEFFES” is a coinage from the first letters of the affected communities. The pact is to formalise the partnership between NNPC/FIRST E&P, KDRF and the Bayelsa State government as critical stakeholders in the development of the assets.