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A coalition of youth groups in Rivers State has advocated for the decentralisation of pipeline surveillance contracts in the Niger Delta region. The group argues this would foster job creation and enhance community ownership of critical infrastructure.
Traditional rulers from Imo State have voiced strong support for Oweizidei Thomas Ekpemupolo's (Tompolo) team in combating illegal oil bunkering. Meanwhile, a coalition in Rivers State advocates for the federal government to decentralise pipeline surveillance contracts across the Niger Delta.
Supporters of Pro-Tompolo have gathered at the National Assembly, voicing their discontent over proposed decentralization of the oil pipeline surveillance contract with Tantita Security Services, citing potential security and economic challenges.
The Coalition for Better Nigeria has expressed backing for the National Assembly's investigation into the controversial ₦2.1 trillion pipeline surveillance contract awarded by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The group also urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to revisit the contract, deeming it economically unfeasible and ineffective against oil theft.
Petroleum economist Lucky Ighoyota asserts that pipeline surveillance contracts in Nigeria have enhanced oil security and employment levels, countering claims of monopoly within the sector.
Security analyst Blessing Agbomhere has called on President Bola Tinubu to maintain the surveillance contract for Niger Delta oil pipelines, warning that its cancellation could have negative repercussions on oil production and national revenue.
The Amanyanabo of Bakana, King Lawrence Odum Barboy, has urged the federal government to move away from a monopolistic approach to pipeline surveillance contracts in the Niger Delta. He highlighted issues of exclusion, lack of transparency, and continued oil theft as reasons for this call.
