Ifeanyi Okowa, the governor of Delta state, has condemned the recent attacks on oil and gas facilities and urged the people of the state to cooperate with the security agencies to find those behind the crime.
In a statement made by Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu, the governor’s chief
press secretary, Okowa called on the security agencies to intensify
their surveillance over the oil facilities, Vanguard reports.
The governor stressed that his administration was ready to support all measures that would restore the confidence of all stakeholders in the oil and gas industry operating in the state.
“These attacks should be condemned by all well-meaning Nigerians, particularly compatriots from Niger Delta. This is an attack on our soul. The state is bleeding again and its implication for the economy and image of Delta state grave,” he said.
Okowa noted that last week his administration hosted a stakeholders’ summit on the effects of the vandalism of oil and gas facilities in the state.
He said that security agencies, the oil and gas operators and the host communities gathered at the meeting to brainstorm on measures to stem the activities of vandals. However, he noted that the recent attacks, coming just days after the summit, were not a good way of reciprocating the good intentions of his government.
Appealing to all community leaders and youths in the state, Okowa urged them to resist any temptation to be drawn into criminal activities.
“Do not be part of this crime and refuse to listen to any leader or politician who would want to pitch one ethnic nationality against the other as a result of these incidents. The destruction of oil facilities is purely criminal and we reject attempts to label it otherwise,” he said.
Meanwhile, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, also condemned the attacks on oil installations in Delta state and stressed that he had nothing to do with it.
Tompolo also called on those who carried out the attacks to change their ways, adding he was willing to help the federal government and security operatives to track down the masterminds.
Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa
The governor stressed that his administration was ready to support all measures that would restore the confidence of all stakeholders in the oil and gas industry operating in the state.
“These attacks should be condemned by all well-meaning Nigerians, particularly compatriots from Niger Delta. This is an attack on our soul. The state is bleeding again and its implication for the economy and image of Delta state grave,” he said.
Okowa noted that last week his administration hosted a stakeholders’ summit on the effects of the vandalism of oil and gas facilities in the state.
He said that security agencies, the oil and gas operators and the host communities gathered at the meeting to brainstorm on measures to stem the activities of vandals. However, he noted that the recent attacks, coming just days after the summit, were not a good way of reciprocating the good intentions of his government.
Appealing to all community leaders and youths in the state, Okowa urged them to resist any temptation to be drawn into criminal activities.
“Do not be part of this crime and refuse to listen to any leader or politician who would want to pitch one ethnic nationality against the other as a result of these incidents. The destruction of oil facilities is purely criminal and we reject attempts to label it otherwise,” he said.
Meanwhile, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, also condemned the attacks on oil installations in Delta state and stressed that he had nothing to do with it.
Tompolo also called on those who carried out the attacks to change their ways, adding he was willing to help the federal government and security operatives to track down the masterminds.
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