The Onuesoke Foundation has demonstrated strong institutional capacity in designing and implementing community-driven development initiatives through strategic partnerships with public and private sector stakeholders, particularly within Nigeria’s oil and gas host communities.
Community Needs Assessment – OML 30 Host Communities (2019–2020)
From 2019 to 2020, the Onuesoke Foundation partnered with Heritage Oil and Gas Limited to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment across OML 30 host communities. The project involved structured community engagement, stakeholder consultations, and field-based data collection to identify priority needs in education, livelihoods, social infrastructure, and environmental sustainability. The findings provided evidence-based recommendations that informed development planning and enhanced community inclusion, contributing to improved host-community relations and more targeted intervention strategies.
PROJECT WITH HERITAGE ENERGY OPERATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED (HEOS)
Skill Empowerment Programme – Fashion and Design (2016)
In 2016, the Foundation collaborated with the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) to deliver a skill empowerment programme in fashion and design, targeting women and youth. The programme focused on vocational skill acquisition, entrepreneurship development, and economic self-reliance. Participants received hands-on technical training and practical business exposure, enabling many beneficiaries to pursue income-generating activities and improve household livelihoods.
PROJECT WITH NIGERIAN PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY(NPDC)
Capacity Building and Institutional Partnership – Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) (2021)
In 2021, the Onuesoke Foundation entered into a strategic collaboration with the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) to strengthen technical capacity and training delivery standards. The partnership leveraged PTI’s institutional expertise to support knowledge transfer, workforce readiness, and skills development within beneficiary communities, reinforcing the Foundation’s commitment to quality, sustainability, and measurable impact.
