We are taking precautions against spread of COVID-19 ― Chevron

Chevron Nigeria Ltd (CNL), operator of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation/CNL Joint Venture (NNPC/CNL JV), has restated its continued safe operations without any COVID-19 related among its staff.

CNL affirmed that as a responsible organization, one of the precautionary safeguards it has put in place to prevent the spread of the virus to its operations was the introduction of a compulsory two-week supervised quarantine for all personnel returning to work at its Escravos operations during the period of the pandemic.

CNL’s General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Esimaje Brikinn, explained that the precautionary measure enabled CNL to provide a controlled environment for very close monitoring of the personnel during the period of the supervised quarantine.

He added that in order to make this safeguard effective, all personnel will first be required to provide a comprehensive travel history before they are placed in the supervised quarantine.

Reacting to speculations that CNL quarantined some of its staff suspected of having the Coronavirus in a hotel in Warri, Delta State, Esimaje affirmed that none of CNL’s employees has contracted the COVID-19 virus.

He clarified that based on the Coronavirus directive issued by the Federal Government of Nigeria regarding sustained operations in the oil and gas industry, CNL entered into arrangements with some hotels and other facilities in Warri and Lagos where their staff on rotational duties will be accommodated, and their health status monitored to ensure that they do not have the COVID-19 virus before returning to work at its Escravos Operations.

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According to him, the first group of personnel scheduled for quarantine were moved to the designated facilities on Friday, April 10, 2020, and other groups will follow based on the crew change schedule and the personnel will be required to strictly maintain social distancing protocols, personal hygiene, and use of appropriate personal protective equipment during the supervised quarantine period.

“We are also working with the hotels and other facilities where the personnel will be placed, to ensure that the hotels and facilities maintain high levels of sanitation and follow strict adherence to all COVID 19 protocols,” he stated.

Esimaje declared that at the end of the two-week period, only those who are certified free of the COVID-19 virus shall be moved to Escravos and that anyone with suspected symptoms during the period will be subjected to further testing and subsequently transferred to the government designated hospitals for further handling in line with government approved protocols.

“Chevron continues to monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak around the world and has been utilizing the guidance of local and international health authorities.

“We are regularly updating our workforce and will continue to adjust plans as appropriate as we receive more information.

“Our top priority is to ensure the wellbeing and safety of our workforce and their family members, and we are taking precautionary measures to reduce the risk of exposure,” he remarked.

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