International Group Investment Inc (IGI) is a 100% Guyanese owned and operated company which recently won bids for two blocks in the shallow waters (S5 and S10) in the concluded Guyana Licensing Round 2022.
In a statement on Tuesday, IGI Inc Guyana said it is led by Dr Levi Wilson Odoe, who by profession is a lawyer and international arbitrator; and Esther Allison Odoe, Director and Legal Advisor, who was educated in Law at Nottingham Law School, UK, holds an LLB Hons Degree.
Dr Levi Wilson Odoe
According to the company, it prides itself on being a leading force in the construction, education, agriculture, and the oil and gas industries. In the construction sector, it said that it has earned a “reputation for transforming dreams into reality, whether it’s creating stunning residential spaces, innovative commercial developments, or vital road infrastructure.” IGI Inc also stated that it understands the vital role this industry plays in powering economies and improving lives. Its exploration, production, refining, and distribution services are all geared towards delivering reliable energy solutions while prioritising sustainability and environmental stewardship.
“At IGI Inc, its client-centric approach is the cornerstone of its operations. It collaborates closely with clients to understand their unique visions and requirements, ensuring that every project undertaken, whether in construction or the oil and gas sector, is tailored to meet specific goals and objectives,” a statement from the company read, adding that it has, in complying with Guyana’s Local Content Policy, identified four working pillars that will ensure its objectives are met upon commencement of operations in blocks S5 and S10. These pillars include employment opportunities; supply chain; societal development and environmental sustainability.
Esther Odoe
According to the company, greater preference of employment will be immediately granted to Guyanese favourable to more than 70%, and where lacking consideration of outsourcing will be given. It also stated that it intends to work closely with the Guyana Centre for Local Business Development to assist in the sourcing of suitable local contractors which will aid in transportation, maintenance, security, procurement etc. With respect to societal development, IGI Inc added that Corporate Social Responsibility will always be on its agenda. It said that it is committed to ensuring environmental sustainability, ecological balance, protection of flora & fauna, animal welfare, agroforestry, conservation of natural resources & maintaining quality of soil, air & water; contributing towards natural disaster mitigation and for such other purposes and activities as may be permitted, from time to time and give support to non-governmental organisations that focuses on environmental conservation and ecosystem preservation
Meanwhile, Director, Dr Odoe, commended the Government of Guyana for creating such an enabling business environment and opportunities for investments that is attracting the global business community. “We look forward to a successful working partnership,” Dr Odoe said.
