What is GMoU

• A comprehensive agreement between Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) and the Regional Development Committee (RDC) (a group of communities) within a geographical area.
• Signed by RDC (on behalf of communities), CNL & State Govt.
• It specifies CNL’s activities, benefits to communities in terms of development and other basis for relationship over a period of time (3 years)
• It is part of sustainable community development efforts of CNL
• It specifies how CNL would relate with communities in their area of operation
• Involves several stakeholders in its implementation
• It has a governance structures with committees 

Objectives of GMoU

• Participatory Partnership
  • To encourage CNL and RDC to work with the State Govt and other stakeholders (NGOs, NDDC, Development Organizations etc.)
  • To partner for the promotion of Development, Peace & Security
• Transparency and Accountability
  • To encourage the parties to operate open & accountable system through the implementation of the governance model of the GMoU
• Capacity Building
  • To transfer responsibility and accountability to the RDC with respect to planning and execution of development projects/programs
  • RDC to own and manage their own development programs
  • To help community members gain and develop relevant skills 
• Safety, Security and Rule of Law
  • To jointly promote safe and secure environment within and around the communities
  • To help CNL fulfill its business goals
• Community Empowerment and Sustainable Development
  • To assist the RDC in its efforts to peacefully lead the communities
  • To assist RDC in its quest for economic development
• Improved relationship between CNL and RDC
  • To promote a harmonious relationship between the communities and CNL

Major Stakeholders

• Signatories to agreement
  • RDC, CNL & State Government
• Signatories to the Project Accounts
  • RDC, CNL, State Government
• Members of GMoU CommitteesFunds provided by Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL)
  • RDC, CNL, State Government, NDDC, NGOs, NAPIMS, Local Governments

Role of Stakeholders - RDC

• Ensure peace, harmony and development in the communities
• Advocate for good governance (from state & local govts)
• Provide leadership & programme co-ordination
• Identify community needs & problems
• Ensure effective execution of development projects
• Ensure transparency and accountability in the process
• Ensure equitable distribution of benefits of the GMoU process to the stakeholders groups
• Ensure adequate communication with the communities on GMoU activities

Role of Stakeholders - CNL

• Provide resources for the implementation of GMoUs process
• Participate in the GMoU committees
• Provide technical supports for the implementation of GMoUs process
• Support in terms of mobilizing resources and advocacy for the process
• Provide coordination among stakeholders within the process

Role of Stakeholders – State Government

• Ensure harmonization of RDC projects with overall development plans of the state.
• Participate in peace and conflict resolution
• Participate in the GMoU committees
• Provide technical supports for the process
• Ensure transparency and accountability
• Provide linkages with development players
• Serve as signatory to project accounts

Role of Stakeholders – Local Government

• Provide technical support for the process
• Provide linkages with development players
• Contribute to peace and conflict resolution
• Ensure peace, harmony and development in the communities
• Ensure harmonization of RDC projects with overall development plans of the state and local govts
  Participate in the GMoU committees

Role of Stakeholders – NDDC

• Provide technical supports for the process
• Provide linkages with development players
• Ensure peace, harmony and development in the communities
• Ensure harmonization of RDC projects with overall development plans of the NDDC
• Participate in the GMoU committees

Role of Stakeholders – NGO

• Ensure input from professional development agencies
• Bring on board best practices in the development sector
• Provide technical supports & capacity building
  • Ensure transparency and accountability
  • Undertake advocacy for the process
  • Participate in process management and implementation
  • Provide linkages with development players

Governance Structure – Basics

• Committees of stakeholders with specific functionsGMoU resources to be provided by CNL as agreed
  • Agreement specifies composition & TOR of the committees
• CEMB provides overall leadership
• Accounts
  • Project account is managed by RDC, CNL & State Govt
  • G&A account is managed by RDC

Community Engagement Management Board (CEMB)

• Composition
  • RDC, NGO, NDDC, NAPIMS, Donor Agency, State Government
  • Local Government , CNL
• Duties
  • Provide general oversight for its sub-committees and Community/ CNL relations
  • Engage and pay external auditors.
  • Review the reports of all sub-committees and take decision as appropriate
  • Review funding requests and approve cash withdrawals
  • Engage in conflict resolution between stakeholders
  • Review audited accounts
  • Work to enlarge the resource base of the RDC for the development of the communities

Projects & Programs Review Committee (PPRC)

• Composition
  • RDC, CNL, NGO, NDDC, State Government, LGA, NAPIMS
• Duties
  • Work with RDC to develop a CD plan
  • Ensure the CD plan is in alignment with the development plans of NDDC, State Government, Local Governments
  • Ensure that the CD plan meets community needs
  • Ensure transparency and accountability in the design and execution of all projects
  • Ensure projects are selected from the approved CD plan
  • Review budget proposals, contracting plans and validate project execution plans
  • Request funding for CD plan through the CEMB.
  • Monitor all projects and plan maintenance of same
  • Report and be responsible to the CEMB.

Peace Committee (PC)

• Composition
  • RDC, CNL, NGO, NDDC, State Government, NAPIMS
• Duties
  • Assist in resolving conflict as indicated in the conflict resolution process
  • Promote peace building in the communities

Accounts Audits Committee (AAC)

• Composition
  • RDC, NGO, Donor Agency, State Govt, CNL
• Duties
  • Regularly advise the RDC on the status of accounts and budget preparation
  • Act as “gatekeeper” to account and ensure that all documentation is complete and maintained.
  • Ensure transparency and accountability
  • Ensure the preparation of annual audited accounts.
  • Monitor and track fulfillment of parties’ commitments and adherence to CEMB’s decisions and report to CEMB.

Communication, Advocacy & Mobilisation Committee

• Composition
  • RDC, CNL, NGO, State Government, Local Government
• Duties
  • Ensure all communication is effectively done and as at when due
  • Monitor parties communication commitments
  • Provide regular report of its activities to CEMB
  • Perform other functions as the CEMB may assign to it

Some of the Contributions of GMoU in the communities

	GMoU skills acquisition success in EGCDF
Ilaje RDC Community Town Hall in Awoye	Infrastural Project in Bateren Istekiri RDC
Construction of ten rooms concrete suspended floor and walkway toilet is Sagana Community, KEFFES RDC	Dodo River RDC Cottage Hospital