Midoil launches Communities’ Forum, promises massive employment

The Inaugural Meeting of Midoil Refinery/Communities Forum held recently at Ererufu Community Townhall in Ikosi/Ejinrin Local Council Development Area, Lagos State.

In a Statement issued by Midoil Spokesman, Gbenga Onayiga, the Forum was set up to promote cordial relationship between Management of Midoil Refining and Petrochemicals Company Limited and its Host Communities of Ejinrin, Sekungba, Arogbo, Ererufu, Mogo-Olowu, Lumodan, Ododugba, Agiden, and Jagirin.

Addressing the Communities and Guests in attendance, the Executive Chairman of the Company, Elizabeth Omolara Akintonde, said the Forum would provide a veritable Platform for unfettered interaction with Representatives of the Communities and the Company henceforth. 

The Forum will enable all concerned to deliberate on matters that will bring further developmental ideas and Job creation to the Host Communities, Ikosi/Ejirin LCDA and Lagos State at large. 

She reiterated the need for inclusivity in the planning and execution of the multi-billion Dollar Project which would change the landscape of the Area.  

The Midoil Chairman appeals for the cooperation of all concerned. According to Akintonde, “the Midoil 3 in 1 Investments pursuant of its Human Capital Development, would provide massive Employment and reduce poverty in Ikosi/Ejirin LCDA and Lagos State.”

“In this light, we have directed contractors handling the Refinery and the Serenecity Construction Projects to patronize indigenes (in particular the women folks of the host communities) in the supply of basic building materials,” she declared.

The Midoil Chairman also promises to secure slots for Youths from the Host Communities to pursue relevant Technical Courses at Higher Institutions of Learning in Lagos, to prepare them for absorption by the Company when the Refinery commences Production.

Introducing the Contractors for the Projects, Akintonde urges the Community Leaders to be good Hosts to ensure a seamless and speedy execution of the landmark Project.

The event also featured the Inspection of the Refinery Location at Sekungba/Ejirin, with UNILAG Consult, the Security Agencies as well as the Contractors that will be handling the fencing of the 364 Hectares of Land.

Representatives of the Major Host Communities were led by their Traditional Rulers. They are the Baale of Sekungba, Solomon Omotayo; Baale of Arogbo, Adesanya Oyenubi and Baale of Ererufu, Gabriel Lawal.

The CEO of Gidi Real Estate Investment Limited, Tobi Akerele, whose Company is amongst the new Investors in the Midoil 3 in 1 Investment Opportunities in attendance.

The Company’s newly appointed Architect, CORNELIAN MELIRATE LIMITED led by its Senior Partner, Jane Udoukpo, Midoil Legal Adviser, Harris-Isa, Omoloju & Co as well as the Legal Adviser of Ererufu, Arogbo and Sekungba Communities, T.A. Ogunlana were also present. 

Others include friends of the Company, Kofoworola Olowolagba and Bennet Ogbeiwi.

Responding to the Chairman’s Address, the Communities’ Youth Leaders  expressed confidence in the Midoil Projects and the Board of Directors. 

They pledged to give their utmost support to all Consultants, Contractors as well as keep the Company in prayers at all times.

The Second Phase of Midoil 3 in 1 Investment, the Modular Refinery Ground Breaking and Foundation Laying Ceremony for the fencing and Entrance Access of the Refinery Land has been scheduled to take place on July 12, 2024 at Ejinrin/Sekungba, Lagos State. This is to stop the incessant sale and encroachment of the Land by unscrupulous Land Grabbers.

Incorporated in April, 2012, Midoil Refining and Petrochemicals Company Limited is poised to distinguish itself as a leading and reputable Refining and Petrochemicals Company with the Capacity of refining 100,000 Barrels per day.

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