Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to his legislative responsibilities, Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, convened an emergency meeting of the 10th Senate Committee on Crude Oil Theft yesterday, despite the ongoing parliamentary recess.
The high-level session brought together members of the committee and its consultant to conduct a strategic review of the committee’s mandate and refine actionable plans to curb the persistent menace of crude oil theft in Nigeria. Discussions focused on deepening intelligence gathering, enhancing inter-agency collaboration, and strengthening policy frameworks to protect Nigeria’s oil assets, a sector that accounts for the bulk of the nation’s revenue.
Senator Nwoko, who serves as Chairman of the Committee, emphasized that the recess period offers no pause in the fight against crude oil theft, noting that the issue is both an economic and security challenge that demands continuous attention. He reiterated the Senate’s determination to hold perpetrators accountable, plug revenue leakages, and safeguard the livelihoods tied to Nigeria’s petroleum industry.
The emergency deliberations are expected to shape the committee’s next round of engagements with key stakeholders, including security agencies, oil companies, host communities, and regulatory bodies, as part of an intensified push to deliver measurable results in line with its oversight mandate.
This proactive approach reaffirms Senator Nwoko’s position that the national interest must take precedence over procedural breaks, ensuring that Nigeria’s resources are defended every day of the year.
