Lawmakers Support PINL's Pipeline Surveillance Efforts
On October 13, 2026, 55 lawmakers in the House of Representatives passed a confidence vote on PINL, dismissing allegations of ineffectiveness and financial recklessness following an investigation by the Committee’s technical subcommittee. The subcommittee found the allegations unsubstantiated.
The report, presented during a special sitting, reviewed PINL’s pipeline surveillance contract and its impact on crude oil production, security, and community development in the Niger Delta. The Chairman of the Committee on Host Communities emphasized the importance of evidence in evaluating allegations.
The subcommittee's findings noted PINL’s significant contributions, including the employment of over 35,600 youths as pipeline surveillance guards and the awarding of more than 5,000 scholarships to students from host communities. Additionally, PINL's Women’s Skills Development and Enterprise Programme trained over 4,000 women and girls in vocational trades and small-business development.
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