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TNP: PINL To Spearhead Development Advocacy For Host Communities … As INC, Others Pledge Partnership

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Commander Oritse Tuoyo and host communities representatives

David Owei, Yenagoa.

Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, PINL, has promised to take up the responsibility of advocating for more development from the government and international oil companies operating in the in the host communities of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP).

PINL, the private security company (PSC) incharge of securing pipelines along the Eastern Corridor of the TNP said siting development projects in host communities would help reduce the temptations of vandalism and oil theft by the community people.

Dr. Akpos Mezeh, General Manager, Community Relations and Stakeholder Engagement, PINL, who made the disclosure at its monthly stakeholders meeting with TNP host communities in Bayelsa State, said the decision followed several requests by the communities which are beyond their scope.

Dr Mezeh noted that several request by the communities such as provision roads, schools, healthcare and other social amenities are beyond their capacity hence the decision to take up the advocacy for them.

He also said the company’s monthly stakeholders meeting has become the closest interface between the communities, government and IOCs.

“We have become one of the closest interfaces with the communities and those communities may not even understand that we don’t have the capacity to provide most of those things they are asking for, but for the fact that we have been able to create that platform to air their greviance. We have complaints of lack of basic amenities, so in 2026, we’ll advocate for more government attention in our communities, ” he stated.

He noted that the meeting affords the company the opportunity to review their progress in the fight against pipeline vandalism and crude oil theft in the region, and also celebrate, fellowship, and appreciate critical stakeholders, especially leaders of host communities for their support and commitment which he said have sustained the economic stability of the country.

The PINL official gave a highlight of the company’s achievements in the outgoing year to include deepening of security operations to include all oil and gas infrastructures in proximity to TNP, expanded community and stakeholders’ inclusion, human capacity empowerment with focus on women and students and strengthened grassroots communication with introduction the Town Crier Initiative (TCI).

He also mentioned sustained consistent stakeholder engagements, zero illegal bunkering and building of greater trust between PINL and host communities, among other successes.

Dr. Mezeh called for increased collaboration from the host communities even as they look ahead to 2026 for greater impacts.

“Let us continue to protect national assets, empower our people, and strengthen the prosperity of our region and nation. As we step into 2026, may our collaboration deepen, our unity strengthened, and our shared commitment to peace and progress remain unshakable,” he appealed.

The PINL official also used the medium to announce Christmas palliatives for the 215 TNP host communities.

In his remarks, Chairman of Ijaw National Congress (INC) Central Zone, Chief Moses Theophilus commended the company for its impactful services in the region on the outgoing year, noting that PINL’s services have greatly reduced vandalism, oil theft and environmental pollution in the area.

He pledged the partnership of INC in the sustained fight against illegal bunkering and sabotage in the region.

“Pipeline vandalism and crude oil theft has been a menace in our region before now causing immense environmental degradation and environmental loses and social unrest.

“I commend PINL for this efforts in reducing environmental pollution, protecting aquatic lives and promoting floral and foena growth in our region. This efforts are testaments to the company’s determination to corporate governance and citizenship wellbeing of our country, ” Theophilus said.

He reiterated the commitment of INC Central Zone to work with PINL and stakeholders to end pipeline vandalism, saying, “We’ll continue in that manner to ensure that there is zero infractions in this Eastern Corridor. We will collaborate to ensure that in 2026 there will be zero infractions in all zones”.

Another stakeholder, Dr Omoninibeke Kemelayefa, praised PINL’s corporate social responsibility packages especially for women and the scholarship for youths, saying it will greatly impact the living standards of the locals.

Earlier, representative of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Engr Akponime Omojevwhe noted that the partnership between the communities and PINL has led to unhindered production on the TNP.

Omojevwhe, who is the head, Field Operations, Eastern Corridor, Project Monitoring Office, NNPCL, revealed the company’s projection for 2026 is 2.06-million barrels per day with a budgeted benchmark of 1.84mbpd.

“Our projection for 2026 is 2.06mbpd while the budget is
1.84m bpd and with the kind of synergy we are seeing here in Bayelsa and other PINL coordinated areas, we can do it. If everybody comes together, it’s achieveable and it’s realistic.

“We want to also appreciate the royal fathers, the youth presidents, the women leaders, the CDCs for the efforts,” he added.

Highpoint of the meeting was the presentation of awards to traditional rulers of the host communities for their efforts in maintaining peace in their domains.
[13/12, 16:29] Amos(NNS Bayelsa): Oil pipeline explosion:

Niger Delta Group attribute NNPCL pipeline explosion to alleged sabotage

…urges FG, NNPCL to resolve conflict among surveillance contractors

By David Owei,Bayelsa

A group identified as the Niger Delta Monitoring Group (NDMG) has alleged that the recent explosion occurred near the Tebijor, Okpele, and Ikpopo communities in the Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State is due to the indecision by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) on the issue of surveillance contracts.

According to the group, based in Warri,Delta State, claimed that the explosion may be due to the existing tension among Oil Pipeline Surveillance contractors in the Niger Delta region.

The Niger Delta Monitoring Group, in a statement issued on Friday and made available to newsmen via electronic mail by its spokesperson, Commander Oritse Tuoyo,said the explosion incident has sparked widespread concern and raised questions about the motives behind such destructive actions.

According to the statement, ” “Preliminary investigations suggest that the explosion may be linked to pipe surveillance contractors seeking to pressure the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) into review and renew their contracts.”

According to the group, they alleged that reports available to them indicate that some high-profile security personnel within the NNPCL are aware of the circumstances surrounding the explosion, raising alarming questions about potential collusion.

“If those benefiting enormously from pipeline surveillance contracts are alleged to have sabotage the oil pipelines to attract government attention for a review or renewal, what message does this send to those in communities with oil facilities that gain nothing from such arrangements? the group queried.

The Niger Delta Monitoring Group however called on the Federal Government to intervene, emphasizing that a specific sector within the government appears to be collaborating with these contractors, resulting in significant damage to the nation’s economy.

The group asserts that this pattern of sabotage may continue unless all parties, including those not currently benefiting from surveillance contracts, are involved in future negotiations.

In light of these events, the Niger Delta Monitoring Group urges the government to act swiftly to review or renew contracts while ensuring inclusivity for all stakeholders in the region.

,”Failure to address these grievances could lead to further disruptions and explosions, posing an ongoing threat to both the environment and the stability of the region.”

“Government knows what to do,” Commander Tuoyo stated, expressing hope for a resolution that considers the needs of all affected communities.

Recall that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited on wednesday confirmed that an explosion occurred in its oil pipeline near the Tebijor, Okpele, and Ikpoро communities in the Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State.

The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., Andy Odeh,in a statement said initial observations indicated a pressure drop consistent with a loss of containment on an NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC) pipeline.

He said, “Our priority at this time is the safety of nearby communities and the protection of the environment. Emergency response procedures have been activated, and we are working closely with relevant authorities and community leaders to ensure a coordinated approach to mitigate impact.”

He added that the NNPC Limited remains committed to the highest safety and environmental standards.

“Further updates will be provided as more confirmed information becomes available,” it read.

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A’Ibom Extractive Justice Alliance demands Gas Flaring Accountability,-says failure of compliance will attract stiff protest

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‎By Emmanuel Ikpe, Uyo

‎Coalition of civil society organizations, youth groups, community advocates, academic scholars and media in Akwa Ibom have petitioned the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission to address cases where corporate organizations are profiting from Gas flaring and pollution while host communities bear the cost.

‎Addressing journalists just after a peaceful demonstration and presentation of the petition letter to representative of Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission in Eket, Eket LGA on Friday by Network Advancement Program for Poverty and Disaster Risk Reward,Helen Bassey Eyo, the coalition which was convened by Clement Isong Foundation with support from Actionaid Nigeria under the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) II, says the exercise was part of activities to commemorate the 2026 World Environmental Day with a call to end gas flaring, defend rights and build future.

‎According to them, Gas flaring penalties exceeding $10.4 million dollars became payable on OML 13 alone between 2021 and 2023. They therefore called for accountability of $270 million dollars in outstanding penalties owed to host communities from 2021 to 2025. “nationally, oil companies paid $646 million dollars in Gas flare penalties in 2025, the highest in five years, yet Nigeria flared 301.3 million scf of Gas in 2024, up from 278.3 million in 2023, and did not meet its 2025 zero-flare target”.

‎The Akwa Ibom Extractive Justice Alliance noted that in communities like Ikot Town, Elekpon and Atabrikang in Eastern Obolo LGA of the State Gas has been burning continuously since NEPL/NOL began production on OML 13 in May 2024. Eight villages in Eastern Obolo have no electricity yet OML 13 holds over five trillion cubic feet of Gas. The energy being burned over these communities could instead be used to power them.

‎Speaking to newsmen, the Director, Clement Isong Foundation, convener of Akwa Ibom Extractive Justice Alliance on behalf of the 15 CSOs including academia, media, women and youths groups noted that in Ibeno LGA of the State, Network Exploration and Production Limited continues to flare gas at Mkpanak with documented impact on air, water and soil across Ibeno, Onna, Eket and Esit Eket. “rain water in Ibeno is no longer consumable, Itakabasi community has been lost to coastal erosion accelerated by environmental degradation. Seplat Energy which acquired Mobil Production Nigeria Unlimited from ExxonMobil in December 2024, now operates OMLs 67, 68, 68 and 104 in Akwa Ibom, inheriting an operational history that includes over fifty years of environmental liabilities that coastal communities are still waiting to see them addressed”, they added.

‎Accordingly, the alliance have asked President Tinubu to reverse the presidential executive order 9 of February 13, 2026 which suspended all Gas flare penalties remittance into the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund and and redirected them to the Federation Account. “the Order 9 has remove a financing mechanism established under the PIA 2021 specifically to support environmental remediation and community development in host communities. AKEJA is calling for this to be reversed and for the original framework to be restored”.

‎Meanwhile, the Civil Society Organizations have stated that if their demands are not met as at when due, they will pull out all their members to protest to the office the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission with stiff penalties to ensure their plights are giving desire attention.

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‎A’Ibom Extractive Justice Alliance demands Gas flaring accountability, community justice, reversal of executive order 9 ‎- says failure of compliance will attract stiff protest ‎By Emmanuel Ikpe, Uyo ‎ ‎Coalition of civil society organizations, youth groups, community advocates, academic scholars and media in Akwa Ibom have petitioned the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission to address cases where corporate organizations are profiting from Gas flaring and pollution while host communities bear the cost. ‎ ‎Addressing journalists just after a peaceful demonstration and presentation of the petition letter to representative of Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission in Eket, Eket LGA on Friday by Network Advancement Program for Poverty and Disaster Risk Reward,Helen Bassey Eyo, the coalition which was convened by Clement Isong Foundation with support from Actionaid Nigeria under the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) II, says the exercise was part of activities to commemorate the 2026 World Environmental Day with a call to end gas flaring, defend rights and build future. ‎ ‎According to them, Gas flaring penalties exceeding $10.4 million dollars became payable on OML 13 alone between 2021 and 2023. They therefore called for accountability of $270 million dollars in outstanding penalties owed to host communities from 2021 to 2025. “nationally, oil companies paid $646 million dollars in Gas flare penalties in 2025, the highest in five years, yet Nigeria flared 301.3 million scf of Gas in 2024, up from 278.3 million in 2023, and did not meet its 2025 zero-flare target”. ‎ ‎The Akwa Ibom Extractive Justice Alliance noted that in communities like Ikot Town, Elekpon and Atabrikang in Eastern Obolo LGA of the State Gas has been burning continuously since NEPL/NOL began production on OML 13 in May 2024. Eight villages in Eastern Obolo have no electricity yet OML 13 holds over five trillion cubic feet of Gas. The energy being burned over these communities could instead be used to power them. ‎ ‎Speaking to newsmen, the Director, Clement Isong Foundation, convener of Akwa Ibom Extractive Justice Alliance on behalf of the 15 CSOs including academia, media, women and youths groups noted that in Ibeno LGA of the State, Network Exploration and Production Limited continues to flare gas at Mkpanak with documented impact on air, water and soil across Ibeno, Onna, Eket and Esit Eket. “rain water in Ibeno is no longer consumable, Itakabasi community has been lost to coastal erosion accelerated by environmental degradation. Seplat Energy which acquired Mobil Production Nigeria Unlimited from ExxonMobil in December 2024, now operates OMLs 67, 68, 68 and 104 in Akwa Ibom, inheriting an operational history that includes over fifty years of environmental liabilities that coastal communities are still waiting to see them addressed”, they added. ‎ ‎Accordingly, the alliance have asked President Tinubu to reverse the presidential executive order 9 of February 13, 2026 which suspended all Gas flare penalties remittance into the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund and and redirected them to the Federation Account. “the Order 9 has remove a financing mechanism established under the PIA 2021 specifically to support environmental remediation and community development in host communities. AKEJA is calling for this to be reversed and for the original framework to be restored”. ‎ ‎Meanwhile, the Civil Society Organizations have stated that if their demands are not met as at when due, they will pull out all their members to protest to the office the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission with stiff penalties to ensure their plights are giving desire attention. ‎ ‎ ‎

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‎By Emmanuel Ikpe, Uyo

‎Coalition of civil society organizations, youth groups, community advocates, academic scholars and media in Akwa Ibom have petitioned the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission to address cases where corporate organizations are profiting from Gas flaring and pollution while host communities bear the cost.

‎Addressing journalists just after a peaceful demonstration and presentation of the petition letter to representative of Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission in Eket, Eket LGA on Friday by Network Advancement Program for Poverty and Disaster Risk Reward,Helen Bassey Eyo, the coalition which was convened by Clement Isong Foundation with support from Actionaid Nigeria under the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) II, says the exercise was part of activities to commemorate the 2026 World Environmental Day with a call to end gas flaring, defend rights and build future.

‎According to them, Gas flaring penalties exceeding $10.4 million dollars became payable on OML 13 alone between 2021 and 2023. They therefore called for accountability of $270 million dollars in outstanding penalties owed to host communities from 2021 to 2025. “nationally, oil companies paid $646 million dollars in Gas flare penalties in 2025, the highest in five years, yet Nigeria flared 301.3 million scf of Gas in 2024, up from 278.3 million in 2023, and did not meet its 2025 zero-flare target”.

‎The Akwa Ibom Extractive Justice Alliance noted that in communities like Ikot Town, Elekpon and Atabrikang in Eastern Obolo LGA of the State Gas has been burning continuously since NEPL/NOL began production on OML 13 in May 2024. Eight villages in Eastern Obolo have no electricity yet OML 13 holds over five trillion cubic feet of Gas. The energy being burned over these communities could instead be used to power them.

‎Speaking to newsmen, the Director, Clement Isong Foundation, convener of Akwa Ibom Extractive Justice Alliance on behalf of the 15 CSOs including academia, media, women and youths groups noted that in Ibeno LGA of the State, Network Exploration and Production Limited continues to flare gas at Mkpanak with documented impact on air, water and soil across Ibeno, Onna, Eket and Esit Eket. “rain water in Ibeno is no longer consumable, Itakabasi community has been lost to coastal erosion accelerated by environmental degradation. Seplat Energy which acquired Mobil Production Nigeria Unlimited from ExxonMobil in December 2024, now operates OMLs 67, 68, 68 and 104 in Akwa Ibom, inheriting an operational history that includes over fifty years of environmental liabilities that coastal communities are still waiting to see them addressed”, they added.

‎Accordingly, the alliance have asked President Tinubu to reverse the presidential executive order 9 of February 13, 2026 which suspended all Gas flare penalties remittance into the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund and and redirected them to the Federation Account. “the Order 9 has remove a financing mechanism established under the PIA 2021 specifically to support environmental remediation and community development in host communities. AKEJA is calling for this to be reversed and for the original framework to be restored”.

‎Meanwhile, the Civil Society Organizations have stated that if their demands are not met as at when due, they will pull out all their members to protest to the office the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission with stiff penalties to ensure their plights are giving desire attention.



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Niger Delta Communities Demand End to Gas Flaring, Advocate Renewable Energy Shift

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civil society representatives, and traditional rulers, Barr. Mrs. Comfort Uche Agumagu, the woman leader of Oromeruezimgbu Community in Rivers State

By David Owei,Bayelsa

Stakeholders of some Niger Delta communities have added their voices to the growing calls for the end to gas flaring in Nigeria.

The stakeholders who are from communities affected by environmental pollution and degradation are also advocating renewable energy as an alternative to fossil fuels.

The communities made their position known at Global Week of Action,
organized by the Quest for Growth and Development Foundation under the theme “Kick the Polluters Out”, held in Port Harcourt Rivers State at the weekend.

Speaking at the town hall meeting, which brought together community leaders, civil society representatives, and traditional rulers, Barr. Mrs. Comfort Uche Agumagu, the woman leader of Oromeruezimgbu Community in Rivers State called on the government to accelerate the shift to renewable energy.

She demanded responsible environmental practices from oil multinationals who she blamed for extensive pollution of the environment.

She said; “I have learnt the harmful effect of pollution, especially gas flaring. Most of us were not aware of these things.

“Proper sensitization should be done so that the public will be fully aware of the dangers.”

Mrs. Agumagu issued a strong call to the Rivers State House of Assembly to prepare a bill that would ensure proper cleanup of other communities beyond Ogoni land and hold polluters accountable.

She commended Quest for Growth and Development Foundation for the sensitization programme, admitting that many residents had been living with the dangers of pollution without knowing it.

Mr. Chukwudi Ebony Johnson, a representative of ONELGA (Ogba–Egbema–Ndoni Local Government Area), praised the organisers while urging them to take the campaign to a higher level.

“I want to encourage the organisers to extend this programme to the state government,” Johnson said, signaling the need for policy-level engagement with Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration.

Royal Chief Ambassador Magnus, the paramount ruler of Erewa village and a stakeholder in Gokana Local Government Area, commended the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) and the government for their efforts in Ogoni land.

“I commend HYPREP for taking their time to do what is right for the Ogoni people,” he said.

He however advised the government on a fundamental shift.

“I want also to advise government on the switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy to avoid further damage on the environment,” Chief Magnu stated.

Coordinator of the Quest for Growth and Development Foundation, Mr. Smith Nwokocha, explained the rationale behind the town hall meeting, stressing that community voices must not be silenced.

“The main purpose of the town hall meeting is to ensure that the voices of common people are heard in holding polluters accountable.

“The multinationals and government have a duty to protect the oil host communities from damage to their health and livelihoods,” Nwokocha said.

He reiterated the foundation’s position on energy policy, calling for a decisive break from fossil fuel dependency.

“We are calling on the government that instead of constant oil drilling and gas flaring, there is an alternative source of energy – which is renewable energy.

“It is safer for the environment, and they should invest in it for the betterment of the people.”

The Global Week of Action is an annual mobilisation coordinated by civil society groups worldwide to demand climate justice and corporate accountability.

Rivers State, the heart of Nigeria’s oil industry, has long suffered from gas flaring, oil spills, and environmental pollution, with communities in Ogoni, ONELGA, and other local government areas bearing the brunt of decades of extraction without adequate remediation.

While the Ogoni cleanup under HYPREP has made some progress, speakers at the event argued that neighbouring communities remain neglected and demand a comprehensive, statewide approach to environmental restoration.

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