Community Development

SunTrust Atlantic, through the management of the Umusadege Field in conjunction with its JV partner, continues to identify positively with the aspirations of its host communities while contributing significantly to national development.

Dr. Ugo Okafor announces the successful inauguration and unveiling of the Host Community Development trust (HCDT)

SunTrust Atlantic Energies Limited, in collaboration with its Joint Venture (JV) Partner (“SunTrust Atlantic”), is pleased to announce the successful inauguration and unveiling ceremony of the Host Community Development Trust- UMUSADEGE/UMUSAM/OGBEANI-HCDT

The unveiling ceremony took place on April 16, 2025, and was graced by key stakeholders, including representatives from all the host communities, the JV partner, the State Government, and regulatory authorities.

This milestone reflects SunTrust Atlantic’s commitment to the principles of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, which mandates the establishment of Host Community Development Trusts aimed at fostering sustainable development and ensuring lasting benefits for oil-producing communities.

The Petroleum Industry Act 2021

The Petroleum Industry Act, enacted on August 16, 2021, mandated Settlors/Operators to establish Host Community Development Trusts (HCDT) within 12 months. The PIA is enacted to provide legal, governance, the regulatory, and fiscal framework for the oil and gas industry. Its provisions are designed to support the development of host communities and manage other related matters in the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors of the petroleum industry.

 Host Community Development Trust (HCDT)

The HCDT is a legal entity incorporated by the Settlor for the benefit of the host communities. The trust will be funded by the settlor (IOCs) and the funds are to be used for development projects according to a Community Development Plan developed in collaboration with the communities. The HCDT will be managed by a Board of Trustees appointed by settlors in consultation with communities.

With the incorporation and formal establishment of the UMUSADEGE/UMUSAM/OGBEANI Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) and the inauguration of its Board of Trustees, SunTrust Atlantic has once again reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a harmonious and mutually beneficial relationship with its host communities.

During the inauguration ceremony, Dr. Ugo Okafor, ably represented by the SunTrust Atlantic Host Community team, called on all stakeholders to dedicate themselves to the success and sustainability of the HCDT, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and shared responsibility in driving community development and long-term prosperity.

Recent Project Highlight

SunTrust Atlantic just concluded the reconstruction and commissioning of IPO Street. The 1km road was constructed as part of the various signed-off key developmental projects for the host community.

Environmental Project

We have a firm policy of adhering to strict industry standards relating to the protection of the environment. SunTrust Atlantic’s policy to operate safely and to protect the environment has evolved significantly in the past few decades. Our emphasis is cleaner and safer operations. In line with our policy to always leave the environment better than we found it. We embarked on the following projects;

  • Construction of 1.5km interlock road in Umusadege.
  • Assisted flood victims during the flood disaster of 2012.
  • Construction of 500m drains system within Umusadege community.

Healthcare Initiatives​

  • Staff quarter for Ogbeani Community Health Centre.
  • Construction of Maternity ward in Kwale Central Hospital.
  • Construction of Modern Health Centre for Umusadege Community.​

Bore Hole Project

  • Construction of 16 manual bore holes in Umusadege Community.​
  • Solar powered boreholes in Umusadege Community.​

Education Support​

  • Provision of 4000 School notebooks for the host communities.​
  • Construction of a block of six [6] classrooms in Umusadege community.​
  • Construction of a block of three [3] classrooms in Ogbeani [Lagos Ogbe].​

Empowerment Project​

We have also maintained a cordial relationship with our host communities through some empowerment programmes. These were done through proper consultation with the host communities to deliver the most appropriate programme for each period. Some direct social investments on the host communities are as follows;

  • Employment of over 200 people (on an ad-hoc basis) by our contractors and sub-contractors, from inception to date.​
  • Financial and moral support for host community’s festivals.​
  • Provision of one Toyota Hiace Bus for mass transit.​
  • Provision of one Toyota Hiace Bus for mass transit.​
  • Engaged over 98 youths (Males and Females) in various skill acquisition programmes.​
  • Trained youths in bolted tank building.​
  • Engaged over 40 youths in drilling operations since 2010.​
  • Extended employment opportunities to the host communities (drivers, office assistants, safety officers, medics and Crane Operators).​

Infrastructure Development​

Through our CSR projects, we strive to make a difference through investments that provide lasting benefits for the host community. We have done this through proper consultations with the host communities to deliver the most appropriate programme for each period. Such programmes include ongoing scholarship schemes, empowerment programmes, environmental projects, infrastructure development, numerous health care projects.

Security Project​

Provision of One Toyota Hilux Pick-up Van to assist with communal security.​

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