Deputy Spokesperson of the Home of Representatives, Hon Chief Philip Agbese has mentioned investigation confirmed that the allegations leveled towards the Nigerian Navy over oil theft was false.
Arogidigba World Journal remembers that there have been allegations that some officers of the Nigerian Navy have been concerned in stealing crude oil.
A personal firm contracted by the Federal Authorities to survey the crude oil pipeline, Tantita Safety Companies Restricted had additionally threatened to launch a video clip that captured an alleged shady oil deal involving officers of the Nigerian Navy on the creeks of the Niger Delta area.
Nonetheless, addressing journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, Agbese mentioned after an interplay with the “Chief of Naval Workers, the Flag Officers Commanding the assorted Naval Instructions, and different senior officers of the Navy, it was established that the allegations have been sponsored by unscrupulous individuals with ulterior motives.
Based on the lawmaker, the Navy deserves to be recommended for his or her sacrifices in defending the crude oil pipelines.
He referred to as on most people to ignore the allegations, stressing that the officers want assist to proceed safeguarding the maritime area.
“We’ve got interacted with the Chief of Naval Workers, the Flag Officers Commanding the assorted Naval Instructions, and different senior officers of the Navy, and we’re glad with their explanations and responses.
“We now count on that the Navy will experience on this vote of confidence to go after the oil thieves because it had at all times executed.
“We, due to this fact, urge the general public to ignore these allegations and assist the Navy in its efforts to safeguard our maritime area and curb unlawful actions that some unscrupulous folks wish to thrive in these locations.
“We additionally commend the Navy for its professionalism and dedication, and we guarantee them of our continued assist and oversight,” he mentioned.