Governor Uduaghan Says Chevron Relationship With Govt/Host Communities, Cordial and Exemplary

The Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, CON, within the week received the outgoing Chairman/Managing Director, of Chevron, Mr Andrew Fawthrop on a farewell courtesy visit at the Government House annexe, Warri. The Governor described as cordial and exemplary the working relationship between Chevron Nigeria Limited, government and its host communities.

Mr Andrew Fawthrop, a 1973 graduate of Geology and Chemistry from the University of London also has a Master’s degree in Marine Earth Science, joined Chevron Corporation in 1977 as a Geophysicist. Mr Fawthrop has put in over 36 years in Chevron’s Upstream and Commercial operations and has held numerous technical and management positions of increasing responsibility around the world and is retiring as the Chairman/ Managing Director of Chevron.

Governor Uduaghan described the Escravos gas-to-liquids (EGTL) project as a clear example of Delta State been safe for investment, observing that it succeeded because of good understanding between Chevron and government and between Chevron and its host communities. “I have always recommended the good work relationship between Chevron and government and with its host communities as a yardstick for other companirs to operate effortlessly,” the governor said, adding, “we acieved results with Escravos gas-to-liquids (EGTL) because of the approach of Chevron.” He emphasised that the state was very safe for investment asserting, “any investment you make here will succeed.” The governor described Mr Fawthrop as a good administrator.

“For us, it is sad that you are living, but, you deserve the rest,” Dr Uduaghan said, adding, “on behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta State, say a big thank you for the cordial relationship
between Chevron and government and between Chevron and the host communities.”

Earlier, Mr Fawthrop said he was retiring based on age and thanked Governor Uduaghan for creating an enabling environment for business activities to thrive. While saying that he enjoyed personal relationship with the governor, Mr. Fawthrop stated that the governor brought innovation to the act of governance.

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