Trident Energy's role
Trident Energy donated equipment and materials including a boat and engine, fishing nets and miscellaneous fishing materials.
CASE STUDY
Working with fishing communities in EG
Background
After losing his job with a construction company, Mr. Carlos Ntutumu Ntutumu felt hopeless at the thought of not being able to provide for his large family made up of 9 children, 12 grandchildren and 5 nephews and nieces.
With his severance, he was able to return to his hometown in Kogo and bought a small locally made canoe to resume his old hobby as a fisherman. Despite his high hopes, the catch was low and soon with the competition posed by larger boats in the area and despite deploying different strategies to revamp the business, he felt the barriers were too difficult. Mr Ntutumu Ntutumu then heard that Trident Energy was collaborating with the Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons to donate fishing materials to local co-operatives and fishermen.
Facing a life of extreme poverty, he decided he had nothing to lose and registered his family co-operative. His application was successful and he was able to restart his fishing co-operative with Trident Energy’s support.
Outcome
Since the first donation, Mr. Ntutumu Ntutumu, his elder son Jose Gregorio and sons are managing one of the most successful fishing co-operatives in his hometown. They started to hire more fishermen, thus creating more jobs. To date, they have saved enough to buy a second boat and continue to look for ways to grow the business.
Carlos Ntutumu Ntutumu, Fisherman and co-operative manager“When I was growing up, fishing was something I used to do for fun, I would go fishing with my father at times, but mostly with my friends, but never knew that would be my main source of income one day. I would never have imagined that my sons and I would be able to turn this into a family passion and business. When I needed it the most, I was chosen to receive a donation from Trident Energy that truly changed my life. Having ownership of a brand new boat brought me back to life and gave me the opportunity to become an entrepreneur. Fishing is not just a passion – it provides for my entire family and allows me to spend more time with them. I am very thankful.”