He urged the Nigeria Mainstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to enhance their efforts in metering, quality, and supply while expressing optimism in the current administration.
By Alicia Johnson
Media practitioners in the South-South region have affirmed their willingness to collaborate with the Nigerian National Petroleum Commission (NNPC) in addressing illegal mining, bunkering, and other activities impeding the region’s development. This commitment was made during a media parley held recently at the Zero Arena Calabar municipal, the Cross River State Capital.
Mr Friday Obeten, PRO NSCDC, highlighted the necessity of the parley, emphasizing the need to shed light on the downstream sector of the petroleum industry and establish a strong relationship between the media and NNPC in the South-South region, which is the natural hub of oil and gas in Nigeria.
Osiaga Solomon addressed the increase in petrol prices and its impact on the South-South region, emphasizing the need to clarify misconceptions surrounding the mainstream sector. He urged the Nigeria Mainstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to enhance their efforts in metering, quality, and supply while expressing optimism in the current administration.
Solomon also emphasized the role of journalists in leveraging the region’s oil sector for the benefit of the community and urged for closer collaboration with NNPC to address issues such as oil spillage and non-functional refineries.
NUJ Chairman, Mrs Archie Eso, expressed the readiness of the NUJ Cross River State chapter to collaborate with NNPC for the region’s development while urging NNPC to fulfil its obligations to the communities in the region.
Mr Nyok Efio-Ita commended the initiative for collaboration but highlighted the need for fairness in the distribution of benefits from the region’s resources.
The meeting was also attended by the SA to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Fejiro Ibak, and media practitioners from across Cross River State.