Pipeline Vandalism: FG, Seeks Collaboration with NUJ
The Federal Government of Nigeria, has called for a better collaboration between the Petroleum Ministry and the Nigeria Union of Journalist, NUJ, in the fight against illegal refining and pipeline vandalism.
Speaking during a visit in his office by NUJ, Bayelsa State council, on Tuesday, Minister of State Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, called on the NUJ to engage in sensitization programs to raise awareness about the dangers of these destructive acts
Lopkobiri, who commended the union for their exemplary leadership and professionalism, added that their visit was both timely and significant, as they pledged their support in advancing our shared vision of revitalizing the oil industry.
He said “I had the distinct honor of receiving a delegation from the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State Council, who came to identify with the transformative work we are carrying out in the oil sector.
In my remarks, I commended the NUJ for their exemplary leadership and professionalism. The Union has proven to be a valuable partner, and I expressed my support for them as worthy ambassadors, helping to convey the realities of our progress.
However, I urged the delegation to collaborate with us in our fight against pipeline vandalism and illegal refining, which continue to harm our environment.
While informing the public about the ongoing efforts of the #RenewedHope administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in transforming our oil sector for the benefit of all.
Earlier, Chairman of the state’s council, Comrade Samuel Numonengi, reiterated the need for more partnership to train and retrain journalists on how best to report issues of the environment.
He called on journalists to prioritise reporting the challenges of environmental degradation, and crude oil theft in a bid to also proffer solutions to the menace.
