Northern youths back NASS on pipeline security deal
Northern youths under the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum have praised the National Assembly joint committee on Petroleum Resources for endorsing the pipeline surveillance contract handled by Tantita Security Services. AYCF president Yerima Shettima said in a statement that the parliament’s decision to dismiss petitions against Tantita and support the continuation and possible expansion of its contract is patriotic and should be commended by all Nigerians. Shettima said the lawmakers showed they understand the realities on the ground, noting that pipeline vandalism has dropped significantly under Tantita’s watch and warning that the issue should not be politicised. He commended the leadership of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources Downstream, chaired by Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, and its Senate counterpart for what he called a transparent and inclusive engagement with stakeholders in the oil and gas sector. According to him, rejecting calls to […]
