Niger Delta Group Demands Audit of PINL Pipeline Contract

On 15 September 2026, the House of Representatives Committee on Host Communities received a petition from the Niger Delta Oil-Producing Communities Reform Movement (ND-OCRIM) regarding the pipeline surveillance contract held by Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL). The petition alleges mismanagement of funds received by PINL and calls for a comprehensive investigation into the contract's implementation.

It requests the Committee to determine the total amount received by PINL, how the funds were utilized, and the effectiveness of resource deployment for pipeline protection. Additionally, the petition seeks a forensic review of PINL’s financial records, including expenditures allegedly linked to Managing Director Dr. Osahon Okunbor, such as luxury property acquisitions and private-jet travel.

Hon. Dekor Robinson, Chairman of the Committee, stated that the allegations have not yet been established as facts and emphasized the need for a fair hearing for all parties involved. The Committee will invite relevant stakeholders to participate in the investigation process.