Managing Director of Okomu Oil Palm Company PLC, Graham Hefer, has said that the company paid N20 million last year under its whistleblowing policy in order to improve intelligence gathering and harmonious relationship with its host communities.
At a lecture titled, Managing Perception (Changing Perception and Mindset) held at the company’s premises on Wednesday in Okomu in Ovia South West Local Government, the MD also said that the company was able to get 50 per cent conviction, ranging from six months to six years, for the over 100 cases of stealing in 2021.
Hefer stated that the lecturer, which is coming on the heels of recent attacks on the company that led to the death of one of its workers, is to build a better and more cordial relationship with the 24 communities around the plantation.
He said it was high time the communities started looking after the company which is doing so much to better the lot of its people, adding that it would become a win-win situation if this could be achieved.
He said, “Last year, we paid N20 million under our whistleblowing policy because it helps in intelligence gathering and we were able to apprehend 100 criminals with 50 of them getting various jail terms.
“We protect those who give us the information and we hope they will continue to partner with us to ensure security is guaranteed in the area.
“If my company gets attacked, my staff gets killed, my equipment get destroyed; the products are stolen and the communities keep quiet or...
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