By David Owei

The National Executive Council (NEC) and the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Host Communities Producing Oil, Gas and Pipeline Impacted States Youth Council of Nigeria (HOSTCON Youth Council) has commended the Global Services Limited (GGSL) for strategic protection of critical oil and gas assets, effective host community engagement, employment opportunities, Corporate Social Responsibility programmes.

According to the HOSTCON Youth Council has stood out as an indigenous company known for humanitarian interventions and inclusive stakeholder partnerships have made remarkable contributions to peace, security, and sustainable development across its operational areas.

The National President of the Host Communities Producing Oil, Gas and Pipeline Impacted States Youth Council of Nigeria (HOSTCON Youth Council)
Snr. Comr. Emmanuel Fiawei Pathfinder (AKA Gen. Osama) at the conclusion of their Annual Mid-Term Review Meeting held in Abuja, said after a proper review of the activities and operations of indigenous companies engaged in the protection of Nigeria’s critical oil and gas infrastructure across the Niger Delta host communities,Grosvenor Global Services Limited (GGSL) was rated exceptional.

He said the Council particularly applauded the exemplary leadership of the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Asiwaju Engr. Prince Olusoji Olatunji, whose transparent, inclusive, visionary, and people-oriented leadership has distinguished Grosvenor Global Services Limited as a model indigenous company.

According to him, the National Executive Council and Board of Trustees unanimously commended and endorsed his exceptional foresight, transformational leadership, and outstanding commitment to host community development, and hereby unanimously pass a Vote of Confidence on his leadership and stewardship”

They described him as a patriotic statesman, an outstanding corporate leader, and a dependable partner in Nigeria’s oil and gas asset protection whose leadership qualities deserve to be emulated by all indigenous and multinational oil and gas companies operating within the Niger Delta region.

The Council further called on all operators in the Nigerian oil and gas industry to emulate this transparent and inclusive leadership model by strengthening host community partnerships, expanding community empowerment initiatives, and promoting responsible corporate governance as the foundation for sustainable peace, increased crude oil production, and the long-term protection of Nigeria’s strategic oil and gas assets.

The HOSTCON Youth Council also highlighted the achievements of the Grosvenor Global Services Limited (GGSL) under the leadership of the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Asiwaju Engr. Prince Olusoji Olatunji, to include successful expansion of the firm into a premier global services brand in Nigeria.

“He also serves as Chairman/CEO of Tratun Energy Limited and Executive Director at Regions Oil and Gas.National Impact: His firm’s interventions in pipeline security have been highly commended for reducing crude oil theft and protecting critical energy infrastructure in the Niger Delta”

“The foundation runs mass distributions of notebooks, textbooks, and essential school supplies to students.Youth Mentoring: Recognized for youth development, he has received various awards, including the prestigious Delta Role Model Award for Youth Empowerment.Community.”

” His philanthropic gestures span youth-oriented entertainment and sporting sponsorships to uplift communities, along with regular palliative distributions to indigent families.”

The group also identified that due to the paternal affinity of the Asiwaju Engr. Prince Olusoji Olatunji to Delta State, the Urhobo host communities have been direct beneficiaries of his corporate and personal initiatives including the establishment of the corporate headquarters of Grosvenor Global Services Limited and Tratun Energy Limited right off the DSC Expressway in Otokutu, bringing significant commercial traffic, infrastructure visibility, and local employment to the area.

The group also noted that the personal health Outreach Programs of Asiwaju Engr. Prince Olusoji Olatunji known as PROOF, health care program have been executed extensive healthcare initiatives spanning over 50 communities across the Niger Delta region, providing medical checkups, drugs, and health supplies to vulnerable local populations.

By Our Correspondent

Nigeria beat its OPEC target for June 2026, pumping more crude than it has in over six years and logging its fourth straight month of gains.

Total liquids output averaged 1,735,398 barrels per day for June. That figure combines crude and condensate. On crude alone, Nigeria delivered 1.56 million bpd, while condensate added another 0.18 million bpd.

Because OPEC set Nigeria’s crude benchmark at 1.5 million bpd, June’s performance put the country at 104% of quota.

Stripping out condensate, the 1.56 million bpd crude average marks the strongest month for Africa’s top oil producer since April 2020. That makes it a 74-month high.

A press statement issued by Eniola Akinkuotu ,Head, Media and Corporate Communications, said the month also showed Nigeria’s upside. Peak combined output hit 1.89 million bpd, hinting that the 2 million bpd mark could be within reach soon. The low point for June was 1.57 million bpd.

The statement reads in parts”The upward trend has held since February. Average daily output climbed from 1.483 million bpd in February, to 1.546 million bpd in March, 1.663 million bpd in April, 1.700 million bpd in May, and 1.735 million bpd in June. That is a 2.2% month-on-month increase.

What drove it: steady operations at most fields, no major pipeline breaks, better uptime, and smoother crude evacuation. A few facilities did shut briefly, but the effect on national volumes was small. Planned turnaround maintenance was also carried out on schedule and wrapped up without major interruptions.

Industry players credited the result to a continued push for efficiency, asset integrity, and reliability across Nigeria’s upstream sector.

Here is how the main export terminals and streams performed in June, with May for comparison:

Bonny Terminal: 318.28 kbpd, up from 293.88 kbpd in May 2026,Forcados Terminal: 306.36 kbpd, up from 289.90 kbpd in May 2026, Qua Iboe Terminal: 164.73 kbpd, down from 173.36 kbpd in May 2026,
Escravos Terminal: 138.03 kbpd, up from 135.47 kbpd in May 2026, and
Bonga: 103.66 kbpd, up from 102.54 kbpd in May 2026.

By David Owei

Youths from Niger Delta Communities under the Host Communities Youth Council of Nigeria (HOSTCON-YCN) have passed a vote of confidence on the management team of the Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) led by the managing Director/Executive Officer, Osahon Okunbo Jnr over recent achievements in crude oil production above OPEC quota, protection of nation’s Oil&Gas assets.

The group also commended the managing Director/Executive Officer, Osahon Okunbo over his display of exceptional display of leadership professionalism, transparency and unwavering commitment by the PINL to protecting Nigeria’s strategic oil and gas assets.

According to HOSTCON-YCN, despite ensuring that the nation’s oil and gas assets are secured, they ensured the promotion of sustainable development across host communities.

HOSTCON-YCN, in a statement issued following the successful conclusion of the National Executive Council Mid-Term Meeting and Annual Board of Trustees Review held in Abuja, noted with satisfaction, the recent recognition that improved pipeline security and community collaboration have contributed significantly to Nigeria exceeding its OPEC crude oil production quota for the first time in 2026.

According to the statement, “Industry reports have attributed this achievement to enhanced surveillance, stronger stakeholder partnerships, and improved protection of the Trans Niger Pipeline, resulting in increased crude oil production, improved operational stability, and renewed investor confidence in Nigeria’s petroleum sector.”

The HOSTCON-YCN in the statement signed by its President, Senior comrade EMMANUEL FIAWEI PATHFINDER on behalf of the members of the National Executives with the board of trustees, commended PINL for demonstrating that effective engagement with host communities remains one of the strongest weapons against crude oil theft, illegal refining, pipeline vandalism, and economic sabotage.

“The Council particularly applauds the company’s community-driven operational model, which has strengthened peace, reduced youth restiveness in many operational areas, enhanced intelligence gathering, and built confidence between government, oil companies, traditional institutions, youths, women, and host communities.”

“The Council further acknowledges PINL’s remarkable investment in human capital development through its Host Communities Scholarship Programme.”

” The initiative has expanded from a transparent community allocation model to a broader programme covering about 1,500 scholarship beneficiaries across Rivers, Bayelsa, Abia, and Imo States.”

” The programme provides substantial financial support for undergraduate and postgraduate students, thereby creating educational opportunities for deserving youths from pipeline host communities and promoting long-term socio-economic development.”

HOSTCON-YCN equally recognised the company’s sustained implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, empowerment programmes, stakeholder consultations, community development interventions, and its continued efforts to build enduring relationships with traditional rulers, youth organisations, women groups, and other critical stakeholders throughout the Niger Delta.

“The Council specially commends the General Manager, Community and Stakeholder Relations, Dr. Akpos Mezeh, and the Director of Operations and Stakeholder Engagement, Chief Seriake Alamieyeseigha, for their outstanding professionalism, strategic leadership, and tireless commitment to peaceful engagement with host communities.”

” Their dedication has helped strengthen confidence among stakeholders and has contributed significantly to the operational successes recorded by the company.”

“The Host Communities Youth Council of Nigeria also acknowledges the various empowerment initiatives targeted at women, youths, and vulnerable groups across host communities, including scholarship opportunities, skills development, community partnerships, and other social investment programmes that continue to improve livelihoods and foster sustainable development.”

Accordingly, HOSTCON-YCN called on all host communities, youths, traditional rulers, community leaders, women organisations, security agencies, government institutions, and industry stakeholders to continue supporting PINL in safeguarding Nigeria’s critical oil and gas infrastructure, protecting national economic assets, and sustaining the remarkable progress that has positioned Nigeria for improved crude oil production and enhanced revenue generation.

“The Council remains committed to partnering with all responsible stakeholders in promoting peace, security, environmental sustainability, and inclusive development throughout the Niger Delta.”