At a public hearing held by the House of Representatives Special Committee on Crude Oil Theft, TANTITA Security Services Nigeria Limited presented a comprehensive approach to combat oil theft in Nigeria.
The company recommended strengthening the fight against oil theft through inter-agency collaboration, community engagement, and advanced technology.
TANTITA’s data-driven presentation showcased their effectiveness in combating oil theft, including statistics on oil theft in their operational areas, surveillance and monitoring systems, and success stories of arrested oil thieves and recovered stolen oil.
The hearing brought together representatives from various organizations, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), National Inland Waterways (NIWA), Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and Department of State Services (DSS).
Each organization highlighted the severity of crude oil theft and its far-reaching consequences, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts to address the issue.
Key takeaways from the hearing include:
– NNPCL: Crude oil theft significantly impacts the nation’s economy, necessitating collaborative efforts to address the issue.
– NIWA: Securing inland waterways is crucial to prevent oil theft.
– CBN: Oil theft has severe financial implications, requiring a multi-faceted approach to address the issue.
– DSS: Enhanced security measures are necessary to counter the modus operandi of oil thieves.
The public hearing underscored the need for a comprehensive and coordinated approach to combat crude oil theft in Nigeria.
