Community Stories
Read about the latest updates, successes, and news from our communities.
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Mbo
Akwa Ibom
The Case for Publishing Every HCDT’s Income, Budget and Projects
The PIA also makes the case for publication of project information.
Admin
8/12/2026
Infrastructure
Mbo
Akwa Ibom
Community Protests Are Not an Early Warning System
The cost of proactive engagement is almost always lower than the cost of conflict.
Admin
7/30/2026
Other
Mbo
Akwa Ibom
As Winners of the 2025 Licensing Round Emerge, Host Community Relations Must Be a Strategic Priority
The licensing round attracted an impressive level of participation
Admin
7/23/2026
Other
Mbo
Akwa Ibom
Analysis: Why NUPRC's Host Community Directive Matters for Nigeria's Next Generation of Oil Operators
This approach is particularly important as Nigeria seeks to attract new investment into its upstream sector.
Admin
7/18/2026
Education
Mbo
Akwa Ibom
EMOIMEE HCDT Mbo Begins 2026/2027 Mbo Scholarship Verification Exercise
The Trust has outlined a comprehensive list of documents that every beneficiary must submit.
Admin
7/15/2026
Education
Mbo
Akwa Ibom
Reducing Barriers to Learning: Assessing Akwa Ibom's ₦3.2 Billion Investment in Education
The comprehensive nature of the intervention is noteworthy
Admin
7/15/2026
Infrastructure
Mbo
Akwa Ibom
The Case for Public Infrastructure Standards in Akwa Ibom State
The State House of Assembly should consider enacting a Public Infrastructure Quality Standards Law
Admin
7/15/2026
Other
Mbo
Akwa Ibom
Shell's $3 Billion Contractor Finance Initiative Should Inspire Oil Operators in Akwa Ibom
Increased contractor capacity would create thousands of direct and indirect jobs.
Admin
7/5/2026
Other
Mbo
Akwa Ibom
OML 13 Host Communities Development Trust Launches Needs Assessment to Guide Future Development Projects
We urge the host communities to manage the funds available through the Trust wisely.
Admin
7/2/2026
Other
Mbo
Akwa Ibom
Niger Delta DevTrack to Launch Comprehensive Local Government Budget Performance Reports
The decision to publish reports at the mid-year and year-end stages reflects the realities of local government administration.
Admin
7/1/2026
Economic Empowerment
Udung Uko
Akwa Ibom
As We Reopen the Udung Uko Skill Acquisition Centre
The true measure of success will not be the number of ceremonies held within the premises but the number of youths who graduate with practical skills.
Admin
6/24/2026
Infrastructure
Mbo
Akwa Ibom
Building Progress Together: The Case for Stronger State–Local Government Partnerships in Road Development
Road infrastructure remains one of the most visible indicators of development in any society.
Admin
6/20/2026