Edith CHUKU
The pan Niger Delta group, the Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta MOSIEND, has eulogised Pipeline Infrastructure NigeriaLimited PINL, for its consistent and proactive engagement with stakeholders across the Trans Niger Pipeline TNP, corridor.
MOSIEND applauded the operational approach of PINL, noting that it has been instrumental to the peace in the oil rich Niger Delta.
The National President of the foremost mass mobilization group, Mr. Kennedy Tonjo West, in a statement on Saturday, commended PINL for facilitating sustainable conflict resolution mechanisms.
West revealed that PINL’s engagement with stakeholders across the TNP corridor underscores “PINL’s avowed commitment to addressing community challenges, and emerging changes, enhancing operational performance, and effectively communicating grassroots concerns to relevant government bodies.
“MOSIEND particularly acknowledges PINL’s commendable efforts in the implementation of social investments based on thorough community needs assessments.
“Also, for achieving near-zero infractions on critical pipeline infrastructure”
MOSIEND national president stated that other commendable efforts PINL has made include “fostering a peaceful and business-friendly environment. Ensuring prompt payment of contractors and vendors and facilitating sustainable conflict resolution mechanisms”
Speaking on behalf of the stakeholders of the TNP communities, West reaffirmed “our vote of confidence in PINL’s friendly disposition and commitment to positive stakeholder engagement strategies.”
In his message to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company NNPC, he said, “in light of prevailing economic realities and the need to attain laid down targets such as increase in Oil production, we strongly urge the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) to consider an upward review of PINL’s contract reach and value to sustain and enhance these gains.”
West further applauded the executive director of PINL and his dedicated team for their outstanding performance and unwavering commitment to peace and progress in the Niger Delta.
