Middle-Belt Group Urges Tinubu to Maintain Oil Pipeline Surveillance Contracts

…..Citing Contractors’ Vital Role in National Asset Protection

Middle-Belt Group enjoins Tinubu to Maintain Oil Pipeline Surveillance Contracts, says, contractors doing great job to protect national assets

The Middle-Belt Pan Nigerian Forum has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to disregard the baseless and ill-advised calls made by certain anonymous entities, insisting on the review of Oil Pipeline Surveillance Contracts awarded to militants and non-state actors.

The group stated that these contracts have been instrumental in safeguarding the integrity of the nation’s oil pipelines and preventing destructive acts of vandalism.

In a statement released to the press by its spokesman, Dr. Danladi Ceceko Dangana, the
Middle-Belt Pan Nigerian Forum emphasizes that the demands put forth by these unidentified groups in Lagos are intended to undermine the significant progress achieved by the Federal Government in its tireless efforts to protect our valuable national assets and oil facilities through the implementation of these vital surveillance contracts.

You would recall that a coalition of Civil Society Groups had recently issued a statement, urging President Bola Tinubu’s administration to refrain from awarding surveillance contracts to companies led by individuals.

In response to the coalition’s statement, the Middle-Belt Pan Nigerian Forum firmly asserts that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to award oil pipeline contracts is not an act of benevolence towards the Niger-Delta region, but rather a strategic move to protect Nigeria’s invaluable oil assets. It is an undeniable fact that President Tinubu is utilizing his authority and resources to ensure the safeguarding of our oil assets.

Furthermore, the group sternly warns The Coalition of Civil Society Groups in Nigeria led by Adeleye, Director of Publicity and Ojinika, Niger-Delta Coordinator against meddling in matters that do not concern them, emphasizing that their interference is unwarrante.

Middle-Belt Pan Nigerian Forum firmly stands by President Tinubu, extending its heartfelt gratitude for his commitment to protecting our national assets, which has undoubtedly resulted in increased crude oil production and economic prosperity for our great nation.

The group also alleges that those responsible for oil bunkering, pipeline vandalization, and other illicit activities in the Niger-Delta are the ones hell bent in ensuring that the Federal government reviews the surveillance contracts. Their aim is to make our oil facilities porous so they can have a field day in siphoning crude oil.

The Middle-Belt Pan Nigerian Forum urges President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remain resolute and steadfast in his support of the Oil Pipeline Surveillance Contracts, recognizing their indispensable role in fortifying the security of Nigeria’s oil infrastructure and preserving the country’s sovereignty.

The group reiterates its support for President Tinubu’s visionary leadership and his unyielding dedication to the protection of Nigeria’s vital resources.