The East African Crude Oil Pipeline officials have launched a Liaison office in Masaka city which is intended to address the issues of the people who are being affected by the oil pipeline within the districts of greater Masaka.
The office located at Brovad Apartments a few meters from Hotel Brovad Masaka will benefit people of Lwengo, Gomba, Ssembabule, Rakai and Kyotera.
According to the Deputy Managing Director of EACOP Uganda, John Bosco Habumugisha, the office is intended to enhance its presence in the project areas in the different hub locations along the pipeline.
Habumugisha refuted allegations of EACOP’s involvement in polluting the environment and also killing the elephants.
He said the project is intended to fight poverty amongst Ugandans.
Ms Laura Sseezi, Branda and Communication strategist from Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) said that the availability of the office will create more opportunities for the people around the Masaka sub region.
Michael Kakuru, the focal person of EACOP in Ssembabule district said that there has been a communication gap between the affected group and the Project implementers including delay in compensation.
Ms Hafiswa Nabakooza, the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer for Lwengo District said that most of the promises made by the implementers were fulfilled despite the challenges.
Guillaume Lesage, commercial Director EACOP said that they are committed to seeing everyone benefit in the project
