… as NIWA, CBN, DSS, NNPCL harp on needed multifaceted approach
The Executive Director, Operations and Technical, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSL), Capt. Warredi Enisuoh, has said that inter-agency collaboration, community engagement, and advanced technology are needed to in the fight against oil theft in the country.
Warredi said this at the public hearing organised by the House of Representatives Special Committee on Crude Oil in Abuja Theft on Friday.
The forum organised to address the pressing issue of crude oil theft in Nigeria brought together representatives from various organisations, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), TSSL, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and Department of State Services (DSS).
The public hearing underscored the severity of crude oil theft in Nigeria and its far-reaching consequences, with presentations and discussions highlighting the need for a collective effort to combat this menace.
Tantita’s presentation stood out for its data-driven approach, showcasing the effectiveness of their efforts in combating oil theft.
It included statistics on oil theft, reduction in areas where they operate, details of their surveillance and monitoring systems.
According to Enisuoh, the public hearing marked a crucial step towards addressing the scourge of crude oil theft in Nigeria.
Also success stories of arrested oil thieves and recovered stolen oil and recommendations for strengthening the fight against this menace were showcased in Enisuoh’s presentation.
At the hearing, the NNPCL highlighted the impact of crude oil theft on the nation’s economy and the need for collaborative efforts to address the issue.
NIWA emphasised the importance of securing inland waterways to prevent oil theft.
CBN discussed the financial implications of oil theft and the need for a multi-faceted approach to address the issue.
The DSS shared intelligence on the modus operandi of oil thieves and the need for enhanced security measures.