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The Niger Delta is one of the world’s largest wetlands and includes by far the largest
mangrove forest in Africa. Within this extremely valuable ecosystem, oil activities are
widespread – The Delta produce 75 percent of Nigeria’s petroleum, which represents a
substantial amount of national government revenues. However, despite its vast oil
reserves, the region remains poor. Gross National product (GNP) per capita is below
the national average. Unemployment is also well above the national average. Optimal
resource and land use in the region is constrained by a lack of development, stagnant
agricultural productivity, very limited opportunities in urban areas, rapid population
growth, the generally poor health of the expanding population and tenuous property
rights. Conflicts have developed between local communities and private and public
developers over resource ownership and use, particularly tied to oil activities.
GEOPLEX has through its sister companies, Fairshores Nigeria Limited and Nitex Oil &
Gas Services carried out many projects for the oil industry since 1992. In its sole
capacity, GEOPLEX has also carried out numerous projects in the oil industry since
2002. GEOPLEX has established offices in Port Harcourt, Lagos and Warri.
• Purpose of Planning:
The purpose of this community Affairs plan is:
a) To outline Geoplex role in the active participation in the philosophy and
implementation of the Client Community Development plan for the project areas.
b) To implement a Community Affairs policy that must be distributed to all employees
working on the job sites to facilitate a beneficial working relationship between the
communities and the company throughout the project.
c) To endeavour to identify all CA issues arising during the performance of the work.
d) To define the responsibilities and work of the project personnel regarding CA issues.
The above policy will be augmented, as a minimum with the following procedures.
Should a problem arise, Geoplex personnel will report to the Community Affairs/SHE
Manager, who will in turn inform Clients’ Liaison Officer in order to rectify the situation
and maintain communication. The management, working with the Client will contact the
community representative to determine the nature of the problem and a resolution.
This policy is usually available all company personnel working on any job site. The
policy is also reviewed on a regular basis to ensure compliance to changing operating
conditions and environment.
Any problem arising with the host community must be reported to the CASHES
Manager as soon as possible. He will liase together with Client to contact the
community representatives to determine the nature of the problem and resolution.