In furtherance of its corporate social responsibility, the Midwestern Oil and Gas Company Limited says it has committed over $2 million (USD) to award of scholarships to 298 students in its host communities across the country this year, 2026.
This was disclosed on Friday by the Managing Director of the company, Mrs. Elozino Olaniyi who led her management team on a courtesy visit to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State.
The scholarships, she said, cover secondary and tertiary education, including beneficiaries from Delta State and other host communities, with some students currently studying in the United States and Latvia.
Olaniyi stated that since assuming office, the oil firm had strengthened its focus on education and capacity building.
According to her, the company views oil and gas operations beyond profit-making, stressing that values and non-financial impact were central to its mission.
Olaniyi said, “For us, oil and gas is not only about money. It is about values. It is about non-financial experience,” adding that the company believes in working collaboratively to ensure communities experience lasting impact.
Responding, Governor Oborevwori commended Midwestern Oil and Gas Company Limited for its consistent investment in education, youth empowerment, technical capacity development, and community support, noting that education remained one of the most powerful tools for societal transformation.
describing the company’s scholarship programmes as impactful, the governor expressed appreciation for the company’s sustained collaboration with the state.
He said the company has demonstrated that growth in the energy sector must go hand in hand with social responsibility, “Investing in students today secures the future of our state tomorrow”.
Acknowledging Midwestern Oil and Gas’s strong safety record and environmental responsibility, the governor lauded its achievement of over seven million man-hours without a Lost Time Injury as a reflection of discipline and professionalism.
“In an industry as sensitive as oil and gas, environmental responsibility and transparency are not optional; they are essential,” he stated.
While assuring the delegation of his administration’s commitment to creating an enabling environment where responsible businesses can thrive, Governor Oborevwori said the state government would continue to strengthen policies that promote local content participation, community inclusion, and sustainable development.
Emphasising that collaboration between the government and the private sector was critical to ensuring peace, economic stability, and long-term growth, the governor encouraged Midwestern Oil and Gas to deepen its engagement with host communities, particularly in renewable energy, infrastructure development, and youth employment, assuring that the government remained open to constructive dialogue and strategic partnerships that advance the collective interest of the people.
Governor Oborevwori commended Mrs. Olaniyi’s leadership in the highly technical oil and gas sector, describing her visit as a reinforcement of a shared vision of progress built on accountability, innovation, and community impact.