What our stakeholders say about Savannah

Eteidung Obong Corinth Nathaniel Udo

Village Head, Village of Ikot Nsung Ikono, Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

"The relationship we have with Savannah Energy is symbiotic. The pipeline runs through our communities, demanding from us a duty to protect and, from the Company, a responsibility to reciprocate. The burden of reciprocation is not light, considering the length of the pipelines and the number of communities impacted.

I think that we have been lucky to have benefited from Savannah Energy’s corporate social responsibility. Through the Company, we have a functional potable water supply and educational support in our communities. I am optimistic that with the introduction of the Petroleum Industry Act, our communities will benefit from more projects and programmes.”

HRH Etubom Eyo Ekpenyong Eyo Honesty II

Creek Town, Odukpani Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria

“Savannah Energy’s strength lies in its relationship with its host communities and stakeholders. Regular engagement with host communities has ensured that real and perceived issues are proactively managed and not allowed to escalate. The involvement of the communities in the maintenance of the pipeline ‘Right of Ways’, through their Green Team Initiative, not only ensures the safety of the pipeline facilities but also provides an opportunity to have direct and constant engagement between the communities and the Company.

Savannah Energy understands that some of its host communities are in remote areas in dire need of basic social amenities. They have initiated some life-touching projects like the provision of potable drinking water and the donation of hospital and educational equipment to some of our communities here in Cross River State. The water projects have been very helpful.”

Dr Moussa Karim Abarry

Chief Doctor of N'Gourti Hospital, Niger

The donation made by Savannah Energy to N’Gourti Hospital strengthens the availability of pharmaceutical products and improves supply and quality care at the level of 11 integrated health centres, which are attached to the district.

This is why the N’Gourti Health District thanks Savannah Energy for its social actions and initiatives that support health and wellbeing in the Municipality of N’Gourti. We reiterate our plea to Savannah Energy, to continue this type of support and help better serve the local population in healthcare.”

Abdourahamane Moustapha Mamane

Departmental Director of Hydraulic and sanitation of the Municipality of N’Gourti, Niger

We are very satisfied with the collaboration with Savannah Energy in the field of hydraulic support through the construction of several modern pastoral wells, which has made it possible to increase the rate of access to drinking water in the Municipality and we wish that the collaboration continues for the wellbeing of the communities of N’Gourti.”

His Royal Majesty, Odidem Bassey Etiem Edit (JP)

Chairman of Supreme Council Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Traditional Rulers, Nigeria

Savannah Energy has continued to support communities across Akwa Ibom State with its corporate social responsibility. Most important is the provision of jobs for our youths through the organisation’s programmes and projects. Recently, Savannah Energy has impacted the lives of 50 young undergraduates across Akwa Ibom State through the full sponsorship of university scholarships. This will help secure the future of the beneficiaries.

We are determined to provide the enabling environment to ensure that Savannah Energy continues to carry out its operations in a safe and secure environment. We look forward to more positive impact from Savannah Energy.”

Dr Mercy Ita Effiong JP, PhD

President General, Udung Uko Development Union, Akwa Ibom State Civil Service Commission, Nigeria

"Savannah Energy and Udung Uko LGA have enjoyed a cordial, mutually beneficial relationship over the years of its operation. The Company has supported the people of Udung Uko by carrying out environmentally friendly operations within the impacted communities. Savannah Energy has consistently provided medicines, constructed water boreholes and town halls, as well as delivering electrification projects for the host communities. Savannah has also engaged youths of the community by providing employment through their ‘Green Team Initiative’, established for the maintenance of Savannah Energy ‘Right of Way’ within the Local Government Area.”

Salifou Elhadj Ari

N'Gourti Education Inspector, Niger

"Several classes were built and equipped by Savannah Energy in the N’Gourti department. This reinforces the efforts of the State, aimed at providing adequate infrastructure enabling children to study and teachers to work in good conditions.”

Hassane Adamou

Representative of Babelmi Village Cheif, Niger

"Since the construction of a water well by Savannah Energy, we have access to drinking water - and our animals do too. You know, we live in a dry and arid zone, hence the importance of water. We are even considering irrigating crops to produce certain foodstuffs. We are truly grateful for Savannah Energy’s help on the water issue.”

Engr. Dr. Kenechukwu K. Nwangwu

CEO & MD, First Independent Power Limited, Nigeria

"Sahara Group’s partnership with Accugas continues to propel the operations of First Independent Power Limited (a Sahara Group company) through the seamless supply of up to 65 MMscfpd of gas to our Afam, Trans Amadi and Eleme power plants. This has been crucial in helping FIPL provide electricity to millions of homes in Nigeria – helping us bring energy to life responsibly as a foremost energy utility hub.”

Elhadj Oumar Mamane

Promoter of Cabinet LARDU Consult (CLC – SARLU) for the provision of staff to Savannah, Niger

"The objective of CLC is the employment of local workers, those from the Diffa region and particularly from the Municipality of N’Gourti, the oil exploitation area. Since the start of the work, Savannah Energy has put in place a partnership strategy which consists of supporting local players throughout the process of implementing the oil exploitation works. This is perfectly in line with the spirit of Niger’s petroleum law, which clearly stipulates the application of the provisions relating to local content. Thus, as part of the recruitment of qualified and unqualified employees, Savannah Energy in partnership with the Cabinet LARDU Consult responded to local demand by recruiting mostly local employees.”

Khaled El Dokani

Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Lafarge Africa Plc, Nigeria

"Savannah Energy has consistently supplied gas to Lafarge Africa Plc’s power and cement plants at Mfamosing, Cross River State. Our business relationship has spanned over five years, and they have been very efficient and co-ordinated with their service delivery.”

Issa Adam

Secretary General of the Municipality of N’Gourti, Niger

"Savannah Energy’s support is multi-faceted. Most social sectors are included: education, access to water, support for health and support for livestock. We are happy with this collaboration with Savannah Energy which meets the expectations and needs of the communities, because it is based on mutual listening and proximity.”