About Us

About Us

The Ugama Ekede, Ayama Ekede, Asukama, AsukOyet Host Communities Development Trust (UAAA HCDT) is a community-based initiative established under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). As a not-for-profit and non-political organization, the Trust aims to foster sustainable prosperity, deliver direct social and economic benefits from the Settlor’s operations to host communities, and promote peaceful co-existence between the Settlor and the four communities. UAAA HCDT is duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and operates a functional Secretariat with a full administrative staff. The office is open on weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 9 AM to 5 PM.

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Thematic Areas

The UAAA HCDT is poised at implementing sustainable community projects in the following thematic areas but not limited to Human Capital Development, Infrastructure, Employment, healthcare and special intervention for people living with disabilities (PLWDs). The interventions of UAAA HCDT aim to address a broad range of identified communities’ needs across all the stakeholders groups. This is to ensure inclusive and participatory rural development. 

All potential projects of the UAAA HCDT are derived from a-Five-Year Community Development Plan which is dully approved by the Nigeria Upstream Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The CDP is a product of the Needs Assessment conducted in the Foursome Communities. The CDP contains  thematic areas that align with the United Nations Development Goals.  

Organs of UAAA HACDT

Board of Trustees ( BoT )

The Board of Trustees (BoT) oversees the management and administration of the Trust through the Management and Advisory Committees, supported by the Secretariat Staff. Its members are drawn from Ugama Ekede, Ayama Ekede, Asukama, and AsukOyet communities. Trustees serve a four-year term, renewable for another four years based on performance evaluation and regulatory approval. The Board comprises accomplished individuals from diverse backgrounds, with a Chairman presiding over proceedings and a Secretary appointed by the Settlor.

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Management Committee

The Management Committee (ManCom) is appointed by the Board and serves as the operational arm of the Trust, overseeing its general administration. It comprises both executive and non-executive members, with the executive members being seasoned professionals who bring valuable expertise to the HCDT. Committed to their responsibilities, the UAAA HCDT ManCom prioritizes transparency and inclusiveness in all its operations.
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Advisory Committee

The Host Community Advisory Committee (AC) is established by the Management Committee and comprises four members, each representing Ugama Ekede, Ayama Ekede, Asukama, and Asukoyet Host Communities. As the closest body to the people, the AC works closely with the communities to identify and articulate development projects, which it submits to the ManCom for implementation, subject to Board approval. Additionally, it monitors and reports on project progress. These projects are guided by a five-year Community Development Plan (CDP), a strategic document outlining the communities’ development priorities, developed through a participatory Community Needs Assessment facilitated by the Settlor.
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Vision, Mission & Values

Vision:  A platform that promotes sustainable development in our communities through publicprivate partnerships.

Mission:  To promote peaceful coexistence and development in our communities.

Core Values: 

  1. Integrity
  2. Inclusiveness
  3. Value for Money and Accountability
  4. Team Work
  5. Professionalism