Gov. Fubara Pledges Stronger Ties With NLNG, Seeks Support For Bonny Hospital

The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday while receiving the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NLNG, Adeleye Falade, during a courtesy visit at Government House, Port Harcourt.

Fubara stressed that continued government support for NLNG and other corporate organisations operating in Rivers State would translate into broader economic gains for Nigeria. He noted that the fortunes of the state, the Federal Government, and private enterprises are closely linked.

“We are the ones here. If we don’t support you and you don’t succeed, we also will not succeed, and the country will not succeed. So you can always count on our support,” the governor said, assuring the company of seamless collaboration across all levels of government.”

The governor also used the occasion to appeal to NLNG’s leadership to support the revitalisation of the Bonny General Hospital, urging the company to reintroduce incentives that previously attracted medical personnel to the facility.

He recalled that in earlier years, the hospital thrived due to NLNG’s strong community engagement and incentive structures, which made postings to Bonny attractive for health workers. However, he expressed concern that the facility had deteriorated, forcing residents to seek care from unqualified providers.

Fubara revealed that the state government had already initiated efforts to restore the hospital after a tragic incident involving a patient who died in a quack clinic highlighted the facility’s decline.

He urged NLNG to complement government efforts by reinstating its past support systems, noting that improved healthcare delivery is critical to overall community development.

The governor further commended NLNG for its resilience and operational success despite Nigeria’s challenging business environment, attributing its longevity to a model that allows private sector expertise to drive operations while government provides oversight.

Earlier, NLNG CEO, Adeleye Falade, expressed appreciation to the governor for maintaining a strong working relationship with the company, particularly in addressing pipeline vandalism and ensuring a stable operating environment.

Falade noted that the improved security conditions in recent times have enabled the company to scale up operations, boosting productivity and revenue.

He reiterated NLNG’s commitment to contributing to socio-economic development in Rivers State through investments in education, youth empowerment, and community development initiatives.

According to him, the company has invested billions of naira in school renovation projects under its General Memorandum of Understanding (GMOU), as well as vocational training programmes aimed at building local capacity in the Niger Delta.

Falade disclosed that NLNG has generated over $30 billion in revenue since inception with the Federal Government receiving a 49 per cent stake. He added that the company has also contributed approximately $9 billion in taxes and over N250 billion to the Rivers State Government through employee taxes.

He said the company’s performance continues to improve, citing significant remittances in recent years and expressing optimism that 2026 would record even higher returns, driven by a peaceful operating environment and sustained government support.

The NLNG boss maintained that continued collaboration with the Rivers State Government and host communities remains essential to achieving long-term economic growth and stability in the region.