OVER 25 MILLION PHONES STOLEN IN ONE YEAR- FG. (PHOTO).

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 Over 25 million phones stolen in one year – FG The Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey report of the National Bureau of Statistics, a Federal Government agency, shows that Nigeria recorded 25.35 million phone theft cases between May 2023 and April 2024. According to the report, this was the most common type of crime within the period under review. The report read, “The number of crimes experienced by individuals in Nigeria was analysed over a period of time. The results show that theft of phones (25,354,417) was the most common crime experienced by individuals, followed by consumer fraud (12,107,210) and assault (8,453,258). However, hijacking of cars (333,349) was the least crime experienced by individuals within the reference period.” It also noted that most phone theft cases occurred either at home or in a public place, and about 90 per cent of such cases were reported to the police. Despite the high rate of the incident being reported, only about 11.7 per cent of t...
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ANAMBRA ASSEMBLY INQUIRES INTO SEEPCO'S OPERATIONS AMID CONCERNS OVER HOST COMMUNITY WELFARE. (PHOTO).

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 Anambra Assembly Inquires Into SEEPCO's Operations Amid Concerns Over Host Community Welfare


By Chizoba Okeke, Anastasia Agunwa and Gloria Abugu


Anambra State House of Assembly has summoned the administrative and management officers of Steering Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company (SEEPCO) to reappear before the Assembly on Tuesday, 17th September 2024, to present documents detailing their business operations within the state.


The summon was issued during a plenary session by the Speaker, Mr Somtochukwu Udeze following the interrogation of SEEPCO’s representative at the state legislative complex, regarding their operations in Ogwuikpele and Ogwuaniocha communities in Ogbaru Council Areas.


The Assembly directed SEEPCO to provide evidence that they have established a Host Communities' Development Trust in compliance with Section 235(3) of the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA (2021); show proof that three percent of their annual budget has been paid for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 and also submit documents detailing the projects executed as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility.


Further documentations requested include a NEEDs assessment of the host communities in line with Section 251 of the PIA, a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment, and a plan for natural gas flare elimination and monetization, in accordance with Section 108 of the PIA.


The Assembly also demanded that the company present its decommissioning and abandonment plans, evidence of output metering for daily oil and gas production, a list of Ndi Anambra employed by the company, and proof of tax payments to the state since the company's inception.


Mr  Udeze emphasized that the company's appearance before the Assembly is driven by concerns over insecurity in the host communities, environmental degradation, complaints and petitions from the communities, and the need to ensure that Anambra State benefits from the company’s operations.


Earlier, during a committee session, the Speaker expressed concerns over the unrest in these communities, which has led to significant problems and damage, rendering some areas desolate, while noting the abandonment of corporate social responsibilities and the failure to fully implement the PIA in the host communities.


In an interview following the plenary session, Chairman, House Committee on Petroleum and Mineral Resources and member representing Njikoka Constituency One, Chidiebele Ibemeka, expressed the need to give ndi Anambra a sense of belonging regarding the mineral resources being explored in their land, protect the interests of the host communities and the interest of the state government where revenue is being shortchanged.


Responding, the General Manager of Community Relations and Security at SEEPCO, Mr. Austin Atuonah refuted some of the allegations against the company, claiming they have made significant contributions to their host communities, including road construction, water projects, scholarships, health center renovations, and contracts awarded to local families.


The Assembly also resummoned other oil and gas exploration companies to appear before the House on the same date, 17th September 2024. 


The companies include Sahara Energy Resources in Ihiala Council Area, Orient Petroleum Resources in Anambra East, and Cotton Wooden Gas Limited in Ayamelum and the Commissioner, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission.


 The Group Chairman, Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of the companies, Group Managing Director, Base Manager, Head of Environmental and Production Department, and the Head of Safety and Environment of these companies have all been asked to appear before the House.


* Okeke, Agunwa and Abugu are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *

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