House Panel Dismisses Claims Against PINL and Okunbo

A subcommittee of the House of Representatives, under the House Committee on Host Communities, examined a petition dated September 5, 2026, from the Niger Delta Oil-Producing Communities Reform Movement (ND-OCRIM) against Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) and its Executive Director, Dr. Osahon Okunbo. The petition alleged improper execution of a pipeline surveillance contract, mismanagement of funds, and neglect of field workers' welfare, among other claims.

However, the petitioners failed to provide any evidence or attend hearings on three occasions: September 14, September 22, and October 5, 2026. In contrast, PINL submitted a detailed document outlining its operations and improvements in oil production, which was not challenged.

The hearings concluded on October 7, 2026, with the panel recommending the dismissal of the petition due to the lack of evidence from the petitioners, despite acknowledging gaps in PINL's submission regarding financial matters.