About Us - Oml 17 Host Community Trust

Who We are

The NNPCL/Heirs Energies JV OML 17 Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT) is a community-focused initiative established under the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. As a statutory trust, we are dedicated to driving sustainable development and improving the quality of life for the people within the OML 17 host communities in Rivers State, Nigeria—an oil-rich region and key contributor to the national energy sector.

Funded by the 3% operating expenditure (OPEX) contribution mandated by the PIA, the Trust is designed to ensure that oil-producing communities directly benefit from extractive activities taking place in their environment. The NNPCL/Heirs Energies JV is committed to transparency, accountability, and impactful community engagement through this Trust.

Collaborative action for sustainable transformation

We collaborate closely with host communities to deliver projects and programs that improve the quality of lives of the community members, promote peaceful co-existence and enabling environment for productive work and sustainable growth.

Our Vision

To be a leading catalyst for sustainable community development in OML 17, fostering an environment of peace, unity, and progress for a harmonious and resilient society

Our Mission

To promote inclusive growth, environmental sustainability, and social equity in the OML 17 host communities through transparent governance, community-led development, and the sustainable utilization of resources

Our Values

Sustainability
Equity
Collaboration
Empowerment
Integrity
Innovation

Our Core Responsibilities

Our core responsibilities include community needs assessment, planning, and effective projects/programs implementations, development of infrastructural facilities, health care delivery, education and man-power development, economic empowerment, and conflict resolution for peaceful co-existence. The Trust works closely with community stakeholders to ensure inclusive participation and effective management of resources.

The OML 17 HCDT reflects a new era of partnership between energy operators and host communities—one built on mutual respect, shared prosperity, and a common goal of lasting impact.