The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has donated a 750KVA transformer to Okerewa Community in Aleto, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, as part of its efforts to support community development and improve residents’ living conditions.
The transformer was formally presented to the community by PENGASSAN National Treasurer, Comrade David Owan, who led members of the association’s board and other officials to the community, on 14 August, 2026.
Speaking during the presentation, Owan described the donation as a significant intervention aimed at addressing the community’s longstanding electricity challenges.
He said improved electricity supply would enhance residents’ quality of life while creating an enabling environment for small and medium-scale businesses to thrive, thereby promoting economic empowerment and sustainable livelihoods.
Owan said the gesture reflected PENGASSAN’s commitment to giving back to society and demonstrating its corporate social responsibility beyond the petroleum industry.
He urged the leadership and residents of Okerewa Community to protect the transformer from vandalism and ensure its proper maintenance to sustain its benefits.
Responding, representatives of the community appreciated PENGASSAN for the intervention, describing the transformer as a major step towards addressing the prolonged and epileptic power supply experienced by residents.
They assured the association of the community’s commitment to protecting the facility and ensuring that it serves its intended purpose.
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As part of the programme, the PENGASSAN delegation also visited Lens Foundation and Special Needs School in Rumuokwurusi, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, where it donated materials to support persons with special needs.
According to the association, the donation was aimed at improving the welfare and wellbeing of beneficiaries while supporting their efforts towards greater independence and social inclusion.
Addressing students and members of the school community, Owan encouraged persons living with special needs not to consider themselves inferior or less important in society.
He urged them to remain confident in their abilities, develop their talents and contribute to the development of society, stressing that everyone has a role to play in nation-building irrespective of physical challenges.
Owan reaffirmed PENGASSAN’s commitment to initiatives that positively impact communities and vulnerable groups, describing the interventions as part of the association’s broader social responsibility.
Representatives of Lens Foundation and Special Needs School expressed appreciation to PENGASSAN, saying the donation would contribute to improving the welfare and learning experience of the beneficiaries.
The two interventions form part of PENGASSAN’s efforts to promote community development, social inclusion and practical support for people and communities in need.
