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  • Chevron host communities’ workers seek intervention on welfare

    Chevron host communities’ workers seek intervention on welfare

    Indigenous host community workers on Chevron Nigeria Limited’s Onshore and Escravos locations have called for intervention following Chevron’s alleged failure to implement welfare standards.

    Speaking for the workers in Warri, Williams Ebo, said their representatives met with Chevron’s Corporate Affairs Division on October 29, at Protea Hotel, Warri. He said they assured workers that management approved 80 per cent of their demands and promised implementation in two weeks as a gesture of goodwill to end the industrial action.

    He noted that the two-week deadline elapsed on November 12, with no action taken.

    “Despite our contributions across Chevron’s Escravos and Onshore location, we have been consistently denied globally accepted benefits, including health insurance, medicals, and others.

    “Chevron has refused to convert long-serving personnel to direct staff status, thereby undermining job security and morale. For over five decades, we have not been provided with itemised payslips, making it impossible to verify our lawful entitlements.

    “They threatened to demote us for demanding equal treatment according to global standard.” Ebo said this led to peaceful protests lasting 14 weeks.

    In an open letter to President Bola Tinubu; U.S. President, Donald Trump; chairman/chief executive of Chevron Corporation, Texas, U.S; monarchs; media; and others, the workers reaffirmed their commitment to peace but warned that failure to honour the October 29 agreement could create tension and disrupt the stability enjoyed by Chevron in Niger Delta,.

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    They said Chevron’s Corporate Affairs Division in Warri, Onshore, and Escravos should be compelled to implement the agreement, ensure transparency, fairness, and full compliance with labour.

    The letter reads: “We appeal to President Bola Tinubu; President Donald Trump; chairman/chief executive officer of Chevron Corporation, Texas, U.S; chairman/managing director of Chevron Nigeria; president of 10th Senate; National Security Adviser; group chief executive officer of NNPCL; minister of state for Petroleum Resources (Oil); governor of Delta State; Senate Committee chairman on Local Content; Senate Committee chairman on Host Communities (Oil & Gas); inspector general of Police; chief of Defence Staff; assistant inspector general of Police, Zone 5; commander of Sector 1, Operation Delta Safe; 63 Brigade commander of Asaba; Chief Government Ekpemupolo; Olu of Warri; Pere of Gbaramatu; and media organisations, including Arise TV, Channels TV, AIT, and TVC, to lend their voices, investigate, and compel Chevron’s Corporate Affairs Division in Warri, Onshore, and Escravos to implement the agreement—ensuring transparency, fairness, and full compliance with labour laws.”

  • Chevron reaffirms commitment to local content development, media capacity building

    Chevron reaffirms commitment to local content development, media capacity building

    Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has reiterated its commitment to advancing local content development and strengthening the role of the media in fostering mutual understanding between International Oil Companies (IOCs) and their host communities.

    Speaking at a Media Capacity Building Programme organized in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Warri Correspondents’ Chapel, Chevron’s General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Mr. Olusoga Oduselu — represented by Mr. Saheed Praise Akinbola — said the company remains dedicated to human capital development and sustainable partnerships with both the media and host communities.

    “Through initiatives such as AWARES and this ongoing journalism training, we continue to improve professional capacity and build lasting relationships with our media stakeholders,” Oduselu stated. “We believe that the success of the larger society translates to success in our business, which is why we keep investing in human and community development.”

    Oduselu disclosed that since 2023, Chevron has trained more than 400 journalists across Nigeria through similar capacity-building programmes. He added that the company’s strong support for Nigerian Content development generates over $1 billion in annual contract opportunities for Nigerians.

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    He further highlighted that Chevron’s Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU) model, along with its transition to the Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, underscores the company’s commitment to community-driven, sustainable development in the Niger Delta.

    “Through our GMoU and now HCDTs, we have supported hundreds of projects and empowered communities. We also remain one of the largest contributors of high-quality domestic gas in Nigeria, having reduced routine flaring by over 97% in the past decade,” Oduselu added.

    At the event, experts from the Delta State University, Abraka, emphasized the crucial role of the media in bridging the communication gap between IOCs and host communities.

    Delivering a lecture titled “The Role of the Media in Strengthening Relationships between IOCs and Host Communities,” Dr. Favour Atubi stressed that the media must act as educators, watchdogs, and peacebuilders.

    “The media must educate host communities about their rights, carry out investigative journalism, and report grievances before they escalate. Transparency, cultural sensitivity, and balanced reporting are essential for building trust and healthy relationships,” Atubi noted.

    She added that journalists should put pressure on IOCs to fulfill their Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR), promote dialogue, and ensure factual reporting to prevent misinformation.

    Similarly, Professor Majority Oji, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Delta State University, in his presentation on “PIA: Roles of the Media in Educating the Host Communities,” urged journalists to deepen their understanding of the Petroleum Industry Act to effectively enlighten residents about their rights and benefits.

    “We need the NUJ to spearhead a media-led enlightenment campaign in the Niger Delta on the PIA,” Prof. Oji said, emphasizing the media’s role in shaping awareness and accountability.

    Also speaking, Mr. Philip Nwosu, in a paper on “IOCs: The Importance of AI and Fact-Check in the 21st Century Media Reportage,” highlighted the relevance of technology in improving journalism. 

    He noted that while Artificial Intelligence saves time and builds trust, journalists must remain vigilant about potential errors and misinformation.

    The chairman of NUJ, Delta State Council, Comrade Churchill Oyowe, his predecessor, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu and chairman of the host chapel, Victor Okpomor were among journalists who participated in the training.

  • Chevron spends over $1b on local contracts

    Chevron spends over $1b on local contracts

    Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development and local capacity building with over $1 billion in annual local contract opportunities and a 97% reduction in routine gas flaring across its operations in the past decade.

    Speaking at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Media Capacity Building Programme held in Warri on Tuesday, Chevron’s General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Mr. Olusoga Oduselu, represented by Akinbola Praise, highlighted the company’s efforts in community development, media training, and environmental sustainability.

    “CNL seeks to make human investments that deliver long-term transformative returns. Through investments in gathering and processing of associated gas, routine flaring has been reduced by over 97% in the past 10 years in CNL’s operations,” Oduselu said.

    He added that Chevron’s local content development strategy currently supports Nigerian employment and contract opportunities across all projects, averaging over $1 billion annually.

    The workshop explored the role of the media in the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act, in relation to sustaining the relationship between International Oil Companies and their oil and gas host communities.

    In his lecture titled “PIA: Roles of the Media in Educating Host Communities,” Professor Majority Oji of Delta State University, Abraka, emphasized the media’s role in educating host communities about the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).

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    Oji suggested that the NUJ spearhead the education of Niger Deltan on the PIA.

    Dr. F. Atubi, also a DELSU lecturer, echoed the call for stronger media involvement in strengthening the relationshipbetween oil multinationals and host communities, noting, “The media is to educate host communities, report grievances before it becomes a national concern and put pressure on IOCs to fulfill their Corporate Social Responsibility.”

    Also speaking, a technology expert, Philip Nwosu advocated for the integration of artificial intelligence in journalism, saying its use “saves time, improves productivity, builds trust,” but warned that “it can make mistakes.”

    The programme, which is part of Chevron’s broader strategy to empower over 400 journalists nationwide in 2025 alone, underscores a growing alliance between the oil giant and the Nigerian media to foster transparency, accountability, and sustainable community development.

  • Chevron, Intels flag off cadetship training for youths

    Chevron, Intels flag off cadetship training for youths

    Nigeria’s maritime sector has received a significant lift as 39 young graduates commenced preliminary training for cadetship under the Nigerian Content-Human Capacity Development (NC-HCD) programme of Chevron Nigeria Limited and Intels Nigeria Limited in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

    The initiative, modeled after the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board’s (NCDMB) 60:20:20 Strategic Training Framework, offers sea-time experience, Certificate of Competence (CoC) training, and hands-on exposure across multiple technical fields.

    Training will be delivered by Lagos-based Stoilic Shipping Limited, a member of the International Maritime Professionals Association (IMPA).

    Designed to deepen indigenous participation and enhance employment opportunities, the NC-HCD programme targets job placement for 60 percent of participants upon completion of the 18-month training.

    Speaking at the flag-off, NCDMB Executive Secretary, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, described human capital development (HCD) as “a non-negotiable pillar of the oil and gas industry’s development roadmap,” stressing that the sector must be powered not only by hydrocarbons but by Nigerian talent.

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    “When we embed HCD into the core of our strategic planning, local content ceases to be an aspiration – it becomes our reality,” he said.

    Represented by General Manager, Human Capacity Development, Esueme Dan Kikile, Ogbe added that the programme signified a collective commitment to nurturing world-class Nigerian professionals for the maritime sector.

    He commended Chevron for its consistency in supporting Nigerian Content and hailed the Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN) for aligning training delivery with industry needs, bridging the gap between learning and employability.

    Chevron’s Capacity Building Advisor, Victor Inyere, congratulated the cadets for earning their place in the programme, urging them to maximise the opportunity to build careers that would contribute to national growth. He reaffirmed Chevron’s commitment to advancing Nigerian Content.

    General Manager, Administration at Stoilic Nigeria Limited, Chimamanda Okafor, disclosed that previous cadets recorded a 100 percent pass rate in CoC assessments and gained international placements.

    She revealed that Stoilic is working toward establishing a world-class maritime university in Nigeria to strengthen global competitiveness in maritime education.

    The current batch consists of both sea-time cadets—graduates requiring onboard practical experience—and CoC cadets who have completed that stage and are preparing for certification.

  • Chevron: oil theft, illegal refining, threaten economy

    Oil major, Chevron Nigeria Limited has said crude oil theft, illegal oil refining and pipeline vandalism are major threats to Nigeria’s economy.

    Chevron in a position paper presented at a one-day seminar on advocacy against crude oil theft in Warri, Delta State, said these challenges have continued to make it difficult for the country to meet its revenue projection, and at the same time  have polluted the environment in the Niger Delta region.

    Chevron said oil spills and explosions have become regular occurrences in the oil-rich region because of pipeline vandalism and bunkering, saying these have left oil pipelines vulnerable to leaks, spills and major accidents.

    It said though the estimate of how much oil was stolen per day in Nigeria varies, the British Think-Tank ‘Chatham House’ reported that over 100,000 barrels of oil were estimated to be stolen per day.

    “Also the United Nations Security Council estimates that Nigeria lost $2.8 billion of revenue to oil theft in 2017. It has also been reported that everyday, oil companies in Nigeria lose between 300,000 and 400,000 barrels of oil to illegal oil theft,” it added.

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    It further noted that every International Oil Company (IOC) and indigenous operator in Nigeria, have been affected one way or the other by the activities of oil thieves, engaging in illegal bunkering and local refining operations.

    On the recent fire outbreak which affected Ojumole well No 1, owned by CNL/NNPC joint venture, Chevron said the fire incident might have been caused by third party interference, noting that the affected Well Head was idle and plugged well with no flow line connected to it.

    The oil giant lamented that it was always easy for people to blame the oil companies when such incidents occur, while nobody cared to stand up to condemn the criminal activities of the oil thieves.

    Speaking on the way forward, the company said one solution to the issue of illegal oil bunkering, is the establishment of modular refineries in the region, adding that the Federal Government must express commitment to pursuing the goal of establishing such refineries.

     

  • Ondo community demands N2.5b compensation from Chevron

    Communities in Ojumole, where Chevron Nigeria Oil well has been in flame  for the past 35 days, have demanded compensations of N2.5 billion for the damages done on the people and their lands.

    They made the demand yesterday during a public hearing before the ad-hoc committee set up by the State House of Assembly on the fire incident.

    Reading the submissions of the communities, Dr. Akin Akinruntan noted that the fire had had devastating effects on the people in the communities.

    Akinruntan said the oil company had refused to take reasonable steps at putting out the fire.

    He also called for Ondo State government’s intervention in the interest of the communities.

    But, the General Manager, Policy, Government & Public Affairs, Chevron Nigeria, Mid-Africa Business Unit, Mr. Esimaje Brikinn, explained that efforts are being intensified to ensure that the fire was put out.

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    Brikinn attributed the fire incident to the outcome of criminal activities on the Chevron facilities.

    He maintained that the oil company would work in line with appropriate laws and regulations, noting that the company would meet with representatives of the affected communities.

    Addressing reporters at the end of the hearing, Chairman of the House Ad hoc committee, Prince Abayomi Akinruntan, said the house would embark on visiting the site to have on the spot assessment in the affected communities.

    Speaker of the House Bamidele Oleyelogun promised fair hearing to the stakeholders.

    He expressed displeasure over the nonchalant attitude of the oil company to the affected communities.

     

  • Chevron donates classroom block to Abia school

    Oil giant Chevron Nigeria Limited, operators of the Agbami Oil Field has built and handed over to the Isieke Ibeku Community, an ultra-modern model classroom block.

    The project is sited at Community Model High school, Isieke Ibeku in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State.

    Speaking while commissioning the project, Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu stressed the need for the protection of properties against destruction and vandalism.

    Ikpeazu, represented by his deputy, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu assured that everything possible would be done to ensure that the classroom block which has changed the landscape of the school is protected and maintained by providing adequate security and warned the community against seeing the project as government or no man’s property.

    Chukwu also advised students and teachers to make optimal use of the facilities and reinstated the value placed on education in the state by the Ikpeazu led administration.

    The governor who thanked the Chevron Nigeria Ltd under Agbami joint venture for their kind gesture in up lifting the standard of education in the state and expanding their social responsibility programs to areas like health, agriculture, reassured them of the administration’s support and partnership.

    In his speech, Commissioner for Education, Prof Ikechi Mgboji while expressing his happiness over the facilities, commended the Chevron for the projects and urged the students to make good use of the facilities and called on other well-meaning Abians and Nigerians to emulate what the company did.

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    Earlier, the Director, Deep water Production and Sharing Contracts, Mr. Rick Kennedy and Chairman, FAMFA Oil Nigeria Ltd, Mr M. Alakija said the project was part of their social investment plan aimed at improving education amongst secondary school students as well as other ongoing projects that cut across various sector of the Nation’s economy.

    Also speaking, the Principal, Isieke Community Model High School, Mrs. Christie Kanu said the project was another demonstration of the commitment of the Agbami parties to support government’s efforts to promote teaching and learning , encouraged school enrollment and above all enhance social wellbeing of the community and the entire Abians.

    She thanked Ikpeazu for sustaining and for undoubtedly demonstrating his love for education at all level by ensuring the existence of a conducive learning environment across the state.

    The high point of the event was the tour of the facility by the representative of the governor, government functionaries and Chevron officials amongst others.

  • Chevron, EGCDF commission/handover N600m cottage hospital to Delta Govt

    The Egbema-Gbaramatu Community Development Foundation (EGCDF) and Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) have commissioned and handed over a N596 million cottage hospital project over to the Delta state government.

    The project, which handing over ceremony held in Polobubo (Tsekelewu) in Warri North council area of Delta state, was built through a Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU) between Chevron, operator of the NNPC/Chevron Joint Ventures and EGCDF.

    Speaking at the ceremony, the Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, who was represented by the Chief of Staff, Government House Asaba, Chief Tam Brisibe commended the management of the EGCDF and Chevron for the laudable project.

    He said the state government has made the health center one if its centers for the Delta State Health Contributory Scheme which will provide free health care services to children under five years, pregnant women and the elderly people above 65 years.

    He said “The Delta State Government is very happy to be a part of this ceremony. Development is a partnership, government alone cannot do everything. Today we are commissioning this primary health center, which is being made possible by the partnership between EGCDF and Chevron/NNPC Joint Venture.

    “The Delta State Government is coming in to provide the necessary support to run this facility. The government of Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa is one, that undoubtedly have the interest of the people of Delta State at heart.

    “The SMART agenda that he (Okowa) came into government with has allowed him to provide health facilities in different parts of the state. It had led him to develop parts of the state that hitherto have not been seeing the presence of government.”

    He also promised to look into all the requests the community has made earlier saying, “This government is a government that has done what other past governments are afraid to do.”

    The General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, (PGPA), CNL, Mr Esimaje Brikinn who spoke at the ceremony said the takeover of the hospital built by the EGCDF under Chevron’s GMoU was a triumph of partnership.

    While thanking the leadership of the EGCDF and the state government for making the cottage hospital part of the Delta State Health Contributory Health Scheme, Brikkin, who was represented by Mr Sam Daibo, noted that the GMoU process will be improved on.

    “The new improvement on the GMoU concept which we call GMoU+, is helping us to monitor and evaluate the impact of the GMoU in our communities while we continue to realize our individual and collective aspiration through the process.

    “It focuses on business development and economic empowerment programs: third party partnership and collaboration, delivery on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Operational Excellence and Human Rights,” Brikinn added.

    Earlier, the National President, Polobobu/Tsekelewu National Council, Mr Ebilate Mac-Yoroki, commended Governor Okowa for taking over the cottage hospital, saying the gesture would enable the community and other neighbouring communities enjoy seamless provision of a primary healthcare like others.

    Mac-Yoroki, who whose speech was read by the Secretary, Polobobu/Tsekelewu National Council, Barr Midweek Kokuru, however, said that as a community blessed with abundant mineral resources which the nation is feeding from, the basic amenities they enjoyed was a far cry from what they are supposed to enjoy.

    He said the community is suffering from ecological and environmental degradation orchestrated by oil exploration and exploitation, stressing that the activities of oil multinationals have destroyed their economic trees and vegetation which provided the people with lucrative livelihood.

    “The damage is so enormous that the rivers and canals dry up in the dry season while flooding occurs during the rainy season which we experience in an unusual dimension during the rainy season last year, 2018. Marine transportation became almost impossible and fishing activities paralyzed entirely, Mac-Yoroki, said.

    The community urged the state government to dredge their rivers, reclaimed their land, build internal roads in the community, construct a major Trans-Egbema Road from Otuama to Polobubo from Polobubo to Ogbudugbudu and help get all the oil companies in the area sign proper MoU with them.

    They also requested the state government to build a modular refinery in the area, provide portable drinking water, install the 100kva generating plant provided for the community by DESOPADEC, sandfill the Tsekelewo Secondary School and build a Higher Institution/Skill acquisition center for them.

    Chairman of the EGCDF, Comrade Jude Ukori commended Governor Okowa for taking over the project, calling on other stakeholders including the Federal Government, Donors, and interventionist agencies at all levels to partner with the foundation so as to positively impact on the lives of the people.

    Also, the monarch of the Egbema Kingdom, Bini Pere 111, said he was overwhelmed with joy seeing that the age-long desire of having a primary healthcare facility in Egbema Kingdom has come to fruition through the collective efforts of EGCDF, Chevron Nigeria Limited and its joint venture partners, NNPC.

  • Caverton Helicopters unveil new fleet

    Caverton Helicopters Limited has unveiled a fleet of 11 new helicopters to be used for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)/Chevron Nigeria Limited Joint Venture based in Escravos.

    The acquisition of the helicopters came on the heels of  a rigorous tendering process, where Caverton was selected as the preferred air transport provider.

    The choppers were unveiled at its Executive Flight Facility at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, last week.

    The new fleet of helicopters include the state-of-the-art Bell 407 GXP and the industry workhorse Bell 412 EP. The Bell 407GXP incorporates new avionics, an upgraded engine, and new executive interior design options.  Fitted with Rolls-Royce M250-C47E/4 dual channel turbine engine, this aircraft delivers exceptional hot and high performance, with efficient fuel economy.

    The Bell 412 EP is a highly reliable aircraft that has been known to perform extremely well even in inimical climatic conditions. With a spacious cabin, the aircraft can be configured in a variety of ways to accommodate up to 14 passengers.

    Both helicopter types are equipped with a variety of safety features, which include rupture resistance fuel cells, wire strike protection system, vibration and engine exceedance monitoring systems, flight data monitoring.

    Speaking at the event, Chairman, Caverton Offshore  Support Group, Remi Makanjuola, said the unveiling by  Caverton fleet of helicopters is a feat and a day Nigeria should be proud of.

    He said :”This is a day that the aviation industry should be proud of that a Nigerian went to America to acquire 11 helicopters. This is a ground breaking event. Over the past few years, we went through many phases of development as a company in less than favourable circumstances. Nevertheless, we have been able to operate existing contracts successfully, as well as secure a few new contracts.

  • Community drags Chevron to Court over alleged hazards

    Community drags Chevron to Court over alleged hazards

    The Ikorigho Seaside Community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State has sued the oil company, Chevron Nigeria Limited at the Federal High Court, sitting in Akure, the state capital for allegedly denying its inhabitants their lawful rights since the company began operation in the community 50 years ago.

    According to a statement on oath by Ikorigho community in suit no: FHC/AK/CS/85/2013 before Justice O. Onanuga, it noted that due to the enabling law granted Chevron to carry out crude oil explorations , several shots of dynamites were released which led to the discovering of several oils wells.

    This, together with large quantities of hydrocarbon according to the statement led to ‘severe’ environmental pollution of aquatic lives within the low water mark of Ikorigho seaside community.

    The plaintiff consequently sought the sum of over N165b from the defendant, (Chevron) as adequate compensation for the rights suffered by the community due to the crude oil exploration and gas flailing.

    Chevron, a Private Company incorporated in accordance with the laws of Nigeria has its head office in Lagos and specialised in crude oil explorations and activities, had since 1964 operating in Ikorigho community.

    While tendering the statement before the court,counsel to Ikorigho Seaside Community, Rotimi Jacob,said the activities of  Chevron Limited had greatly affected the fishing and other rights of the plaintiffs particularly within the low water.

    The plaintiff said the oil wells together with the flair stations were concentrated within the community which now form part of the low water mark of a natural fishing ground for fishermen.

    He lamented that fishing in the area could not be effectively carried out again as a result of the disturbances poised by the various wells, blockade and other dangers due to Chevron operation.

    The plaintiffs said the effect of the pollution caused by digging and laying of oil pipelines to link various oil wells together with the gas flaring would last for over 40 years before fishing activities could resume fully.

    The statement reads “Plaintiffs contend that as a result of the said exploration and exploitation activities of crude oil by the defendant, Ikorigho community which from time out of human memory has always been at the seaside has been relocated into the inter land for about four times now in order to be at a distance from the said flow station due to oil mining activities.

    “Consequently, the Plaintiffs in order to sustain their lives have quickly resorted to the buying of sachet can water from various trader who now make sufficient gains on the people of Ikorigho as a result of the supply of water from distance places between 50 and 80 kilometers from Ikorigho.

    “The overall effect of the defendant activities is the death of numerous members of Ikorigho Seaside Communities as their only means of livelihood have been affected and many of inhabitants have become sick as a result of malnutrition.”

    It maintained that the defendant had woefully failed to implement the mandatory provisions of the Nigerian Mineral and Mining (NMM) Act in favour of Plaintiffs Ikorigho Community.

    Counsel to Chevron Limited, Sam Agbamuje however prayed the court for the adjournment of the case for him to gather all his witnesses in the case.

    Justice Onanuga consequently adjourned the case to January 24 and 25 ,2018 for conclusion of defence.