NSCDC Commits To Fight Against Oil Theft

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has affirmed its readiness to continue collaborating with Critical Stakeholders in the fight against Vandalism of pipelines and Crude oil theft in the Niger Delta.

While on Operational tour across Oil Facilities and Officers providing security for Critical Infrastructure in the Niger Delta; the NSCDC Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi called for stronger synergy amongst critical stakeholders to make the fight against oil theft a great success.

According to the CG, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the NSCDC is working assidously in readiness to combat oil theft and Vandalism; arrest, prosecute offenders and ensure increase in oil production.

The NSCDC Boss said the Corps under his leadership believed that with effective Collaboration, Coordination and Cooperation amongst Critical stakeholders through actionable Intelligence and Information sharing, the menace of environmental degradation, Pipeline Vandalism and crude oil theft would be drastically reduced .

The CG further addressed the NSCDC Operatives deployed to the Creeks on the need for Professionalism, Patriotism and loyalty in Service to the nation noting that their continous unwavering commitment in executing one of the pivotal mandates of the Corps which is to Safeguard all Critical National Assets and Infrastructure across the federation is noted and commendable.

“As disciplined and trained operatives you must carry out your duties with utmost loyalty and dedication because the public look up to us as the lead agency saddled with the responsibility of Safeguarding Oil pipelines, Telecommunication Equipment, Electrical power Installations, Railway gadgets amongst others”.

“This visit is to boost your morale and encourage you to discharge your duties with all sense of responsibility, and on behalf of myself and the NSCDC management, your welfare will continue to be adequately covered.”

Nkiru Njemanze