We Started Campaign Against Coronavirus Before First Case In Nigeria-Agip

Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (NAOC) has said it started  sensitisation and awareness campaigns on COVID-19 prevention long before the first case in Nigeria.

The company said in a statement issued on Sunday  that it implemented all possible measures to ensure safety of personnel and facilities in its operating and field locations.

The company said, “Prior to the index case in Nigeria and weeks before the Federal or State governments started declaring lockdowns and movement restrictions, Agip had already implemented smart working and “quarantine/isolation at home” with its personnel whereby most of the personnel were directed to stay at home to curb the spread of the COVID-19 spread.

“NAOC also implemented the new crew change of 28 days as advised by DPR and ensured that its personnel observe the thoroughly documented measures including the mandatory 14 days prior to resumption in the operating locations in line with the DPR guide.”

“In addition to the mandatory isolation, rigorous medical screening is performed before any personnel is allowed to resume in the locations at exit and entry points; all resuming personnel wear appropriate personal protective equipment (including face masks, gloves, etc.) and observe all the necessary measures recommended by our medical personnel which are in line with WHO, NCDC guidelines.“

The management further explained that the crew change to Brass was usually by choppers or boats after fulfilling all health and safety requirements.

“Our personnel are our most important assets and we will never embark on any activity if all health and safety standards have not been met.

“As at today, our request for approval to fly choppers to remote locations within Rivers State have not been clearly granted and as a law abiding company we continue to operate within the available permits.”

The company  however said it will prosecute anyone who disseminates false information about the company’s activities urging everyone to unite in order to bring the existence of the virus in the country to an end.