ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has promised to partner with the Federal Government of Nigeria’s Special Investigative Panel on oil theft and losses in Nigeria.
This is part of efforts to curb the oil theft menace in the State and save the collective wealth of Ndi Imo.
The Governor made this known while playing host to the 11-member Special Investigative Panel on oil theft and losses in Nigeria, also known as the Gentlemen Soldiers in the New Executive Chamber, Owerri, the state capital.
While commending the Federal Government of Nigeria for its wisdom, Uzodinma stated that the 2-factor challenge which is the Internal and External securities have been compromised and advised to look into them.
“I am ready and willing to rescue our economy from oil theft,” he said. He added that he would supply all necessary manpower and intelligence to help their investigations.
Earlier in his speech, the Chairman of the panel, Maj. Gen. Barry Ndiomu noted that they are here to find lasting solutions to the menace of oil theft in the state and the country in general.
He stated further that everything associated with Governor Uzodinma is a success, adding that they are here to seek his recommendations in the fight against crude oil theft.
“We shall work with your government to ensure that the perpetrators of oil theft in the state are not only exposed but brought to book,” Ndiomu stated.
The panel, which is chaired by the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Maj. Gen. Barry Ndiomu, has seasoned administrators and retired senior military and police officers as members with Mr David Attah as Secretary.