OGTAN Honours KEFFESO Trust for Human Capital Development in Host Communities

OGTAN Honours KEFFESO Trust for Human Capital Development in Host CommunitiesThe KEFFESO Host Community Development Trust (KHCDT) has won the 2026 Excellence in Human Capital Development Award for host communities.The award was presented by the Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN) at a ceremony held in Warri, Delta State, to recognise excellence in Nigeria’s energy sector.The Executive Secretary of KHCDT, Dr Matthew Sele-Epri, received the award on behalf of the trust.He was accompanied by the Vice Chairman of the Board, Dr Henry Amaegberi.Sele-Epri described the recognition as an affirmation of the trust’s commitment to improving livelihoods in underserved host communities.He said the award reflected KHCDT’s resolve to ensure that host communities derived meaningful benefits from available resources.According to him, the recognition would further motivate the trust to deepen its interventions and respond to the aspirations of community members.“We remain committed to delivering on our mandate and ensuring that the yearnings and legitimate expectations of our people are met,” he said.Sele-Epri noted that the award came barely three years after the inauguration of the trust on Sept. 23, 2023.He described the recognition as a significant milestone in the trust’s development journey.The executive secretary dedicated the award to FIRST Exploration and Petroleum Development Company (FIRST E&P), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), host communities and other stakeholders.He also acknowledged the support of Rex and Rhema Consulting for providing technical guidance to the trust.The award, he said, underscored KHCDT’s commitment to promoting sustainable development, strengthening community participation and fostering better relations between host communities and the energy industry.The event attracted key stakeholders who celebrated organisations and individuals contributing to sustainable growth and excellence in Nigeria’s energy sector.