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Oil Theft: Senator Nwoko leads Senate Cmte on high-level oversight mission to Rivers State

by NewsNet Nigeria
2 months ago
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Oil Theft: Senator Nwoko leads Senate Cmte on high-level oversight mission to Rivers State
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In a decisive step toward confronting the escalating crisis of oil theft and its devastating economic impact, Senator Ned Nwoko led the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Oil Theft on a high-level oversight mission to Rivers State.

The visit forms part of a broader national initiative to curb illegal bunkering, safeguard critical oil infrastructure, and reinforce Nigeria’s economic and security architecture, especially in light of post-subsidy reforms.

The Committee began its engagements with a courtesy visit to the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd), at the Government House in Port Harcourt.

The meeting served as a strategic platform for aligning state-level realities with federal policies.

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Vice Admiral Ibas, a former Chief of Naval Staff, provided a sobering account of the challenges facing the region, including recurring pipeline sabotage, the proliferation of illegal refineries, severe environmental degradation, and a deepening trust deficit between local communities and authorities.

Senator Nwoko emphasized the importance of collaborative governance, stating, “Our engagement underscores the need for coordinated action across military, civil, and community structures to achieve long-term security and economic stability. The insights gathered are critical for shaping effective oversight and policy interventions.”

He further highlighted that oil theft is more than just an economic crime—it is a direct threat to Nigeria’s sovereignty and a major barrier to sustainable development.

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“The economic impact is staggering, with billions of dollars lost annually—resources that could be channelled into education, healthcare, and youth empowerment,” Nwoko noted.

Following the meeting at the Government House, the Committee proceeded to the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army for a closed-door session with Major General Emmanuel Ejim-Emekah and his senior officers.

Discussions focused on operational challenges, strategic security cooperation, and the realities of conducting oil-related operations in the region.

Nwoko acknowledged the efforts of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies while calling for enhanced policy support, modern surveillance technologies, and improved community intelligence networks.

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“Security, access, and logistics are fundamental to conducting meaningful oversight in the Niger Delta,” he said.

The Senate Ad-hoc Committee’s engagements in Rivers State underscore a growing resolve to confront oil theft through inclusive, strategic, and sustained collaboration.

Reaffirming the Senate’s commitment, Senator Nwoko declared, “The fight against oil theft demands a united front.

The Senate will continue to strengthen oversight, support security agencies, and ensure accountability in the management of our national assets.”

As Nigeria seeks to protect its oil wealth and stabilize its economy, the actions of the Senate underscore a renewed and focused commitment to securing the nation’s future.

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