Oil theft: Uzodimma to partner special investigative panel

• Published date: 10 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

Imo State Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, has assured that he will partner with the Federal Government's Special Investigative Panel on Oil Theft and Losses in Nigeria to end the menace in the state.

The assurance of the governor was given while he played host to the 11-members of the Panel recently at the Government House, Owerri.

Uzodimma while commending the Federal Government for its wisdom in setting up the panel, stated that the two-factor challenge, which are the Internal and External securities have been compromised.

'I am ready and willing to rescue our economy from oil theft,' the governor assured, adding that he will supply all 'necessary manpower and intelligence to help their investigations.'

Earlier in his remarks, Chairman of the Panel, Maj. Gen. Barry Ndiomu (rtd), stated that the...