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Keep away from Pipelines – NNPC warns vandals

In a bid to stop attacks on its properties, the Nigeria National Petroleum Commission (NNPC), has step up safety measures in its effort to protect its pipelines from vandals and fire outbreaks.

In a press release signed by the Group General Manager, Public Affairs, Mr Ndu Ughammadu, the Group Managing Director of NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru, said this while receiving some delegates of Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) United Kingdom, Nigeria Chapter at the NNPC towers in Abuja.

He added that the Corporation will continue to monitor its pipelines and collaborate with the law enforcement agency to safeguard such critical assets.

The GMD in accordance with the safety measures, NNPC pipelines right-of-way across all locations had been clearly indicated to keep the public away from the facilities so as not to come to harm.

“In our various pipelines running across several kilometers and locations, right-of- way is indicated to show that people should not temper with the facility because of the danger that is involved. This is done to ensure that when there is safety breach, we have access to the affected spot and intervene accordingly,” the GMD stated.

He disclosed that an attack on the Port Harcourt – Aba a few days ago resulted in massive products loss and damage to the environment, adding that though there was no loss of lives in the incident, it took much effort and time to bring the huge fire that broke out under control.

“We will use this opportunity to call on pipeline vandals to please keep away from our pipeline, because they are not carrying liquid that can easily be handled like water. We are calling on the general public that when they see the sign on the pipeline, they should not tamper with it in their own interest and that of the nation,” Baru pleaded.

The recent findings revealed that in 2017, 340 cases of vandalism have been recorded in the first five months.

The Minister also said in a conference in Houston, USA, that Niger-Delta, the leading oil-producing region, have not vandalise any pipeline in the last three months.

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