The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revealed that the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT), has risen to N373bn as of October 13, 2025.
The commission in a statement signed by its Head, Media and Strategic Communications, Eniola Akinkuotu on Monday in Abuja, added that at least 536 community projects were currently ongoing simultaneously.
While explaining that the fund comprises of N125bn and $168.9m, the NUPRC noted that
Section 235 of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) of 2021 mandates settlors (oil companies) to incorporate Host Community Development Trust for the benefit of host communities where they operate.
The statement partly reads: “The HCDT requires oil companies to deposit 3% of their operating expenditures of the preceding financial year into a trust fund which will be housed in a bank with BBB rating.
“The PIA further stipulates that the settlor shall for the purpose of setting up the trust, in consultation with the host communities, appoint a board of trustees which shall be registered by the Corporate Affairs Commission as a corporate body.
“The oil company then undertakes a NEEDS assessment that will metamorphose into the community development plan for the purpose of determining the projects that will be executed.”
While reiterating that the fund was often dedicated to community development projects spanning infrastructure, education, healthcare, and environmental protection, the NUPRC added that it gives communities a sense of ownership and was “expected to reduce incidents of sabotage on oil facilities like pipeline vandalism, ensures the communities receive direct benefits from petroleum operations like social economic, educational development, empowerment of youth and overall reduction of restiveness in the Niger Delta region.
“These trusts are overseen by a Board of Trustees and a Management Committee, ensuring community involvement in development efforts. While the NUPRC does not have direct access to the funds, it monitors the fund through a dashboard known as HostComply. The Commission also monitors the implementation of the fund as mandated by the extant laws.”
Meanwhile, the NUPRC has disclosed that in September, it facilitated the delivery of over 10 life-changing projects and the flag-off of more than 10 others under the Obagi Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) in Rivers State, operated by TotalEnergies.
“These projects were officially handed over to the communities hosting OML 58 during a two-day project commissioning and flag-off ceremony held from September 24–25, 2025, at Ogbogu Community in Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.”
The projects delivered include demolition and construction of two-storey building classroom blocks with 18 fully furnished standard classrooms size of 56 square metres UBEC standard at Ogbogu Community, Ogba Egbema Ndoni LGA; remodelled Ogbogu Cottage Hospital with 20 beds capacity and a new newly constructed diagnostic centre and revitalisation and infrastructure upgrade of 1200 capacity Ogbogu Ultra Modern Civic Centre in Ogbogu community, Ogba Egbema Ndoni LGA
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Others were fully constructed 260 metres asphalt pavement at Obe Road, Oboburu Community, Ogba Egbema Ndoni LGA and fully constructed 320 metres reinforced concrete pavement at SDA Road, Oboburu Community in Ogba Egbema Ndoni LGA.
The HCDT also delivered the construction of Amah Bottling Water Factory, Amah Community, Ogba Egbema Ndoni LGA, with a production capacity of 1500 bottles per hour and satchet water machine with a capacity of 2000 per hour; construction of admin and security buildings, procurement of Gas Skid Plant in Erema Community, Ogba Egbema Ndoni LGA; renovation, procurement and installation of student writing desk and other modern facilities at Akabuka South Primary School and renovation, procurement and installation of student writing desk and other modern facilities at Akabuka North Primary School.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, the Commission Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe stated that the projects would address issues related to basic education, healthcare, employment, and more.
Represented by the Executive Commissioner, Health, Safety, Environment, and Community, Capt. John Tonglagha, he encouraged host communities to take ownership of the infrastructure and collaborate with upstream operators to grow the oil industry and deliver national prosperity.
The NUPRC boss also appreciated President Bola Tinubu for his strong commitment and initiatives, which have created an environment conducive to new investments in the upstream sector.
The Governor of Rivers State, represented by Deputy Governor, Professor (Mrs) Ngozi Nma Odu, expressed delight over the timely delivery of the projects by the Obagi HCDT. She noted that in previous administrations, “Funds were sent to communities but were not fully utilised the way it is now.”
In his remarks, the Senate Committee Chairman on Oil and Gas Host Communities, Senator Benson Agadaga, noted that host communities were reaping the dividends of the PIA’s successful implementation. He emphasised that peace in the Niger Delta would help the Commission meet its production target of over two million barrels per day.
He said, “This is a challenge to other HCDTs to do the same because the little peace we are seeing today in the Niger Delta is because of the achievements of the PIA, and the host communities are no longer as hostile as before.”
The Managing Director of TotalEnergies Upstream Companies in Nigeria, Matthieu Bouyer, expressed pride in being the first to deliver on the HCDT mandate as he noted that the speed of the project delivery reflects the company’s commitment to sustainable economic development in host communities.
“We are one of the first, if not the first, International Oil Companies to create and fund the Trust two years ago, which of course, is the Obagi HCDT. Within the community development plan, there are more than 500 projects currently identified, touching more than 60 communities.”
He described the Obagi HCDT as a shining example of what is possible when trust and policy are aligned. “I am proud to support this project, which has created more than 1,000 jobs and will impact over 30,000 people,” he added.
Also, the Chairman of the Obagi HCDT Board of Trustees, High Chief Dike Hopeson Dike, assured the Commission, TotalEnergies, and other stakeholders of the communities’ continued cooperation. He noted that the projects will play a key role in transitioning beneficiaries from poverty to prosperity.
“In less than one year, we have given our people over 125 units of 5,000-litre solar boreholes, and as of today, we have solved over 70% of our water problem,” Dike said.
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