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RTIFN Spreads Ramadan Cheer with Support Items Distribution in Cross River
Cyril Ogar
The Cross River State Chapter of RTIFN (Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria) identified with the Muslim community in Nasarawa of Cross River State, a community of mostly Muslims in the state, to celebrate Eid ul-Fitr , marking the end of Ramadan, Friday the 20th of March 2026.
The RTIFN delegation, in the spirit of oneness, acknowledged the end of the month-long fast and joined in the communal prayers, festivities, and charitable activities, while presenting support packages to the Nasarawa members.
RTIFN emphasized the need for inclusivity, a shared vision to move Nigeria forward, and continuous support for Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State and President Bola Tinubu of the APC, who have put the state and nation on the right track and extended their goodwill through the distribution of these support items.
They also thanked the Founder-in- Chief of the RTIFN, Barr. Seyi Tinubu , and reiterated his words to the Nasarawa Community, to support and have faith in the Bola Tinubu led Administration, as the President is steering the country in a positive direction like never before.
Engr Anjor Obande, the Chapter Chairman of RTIFN, CRS, called on members of various communities in the state to support and push the people’s first agenda of Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu and The mandate of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Hon. Stanley Nsemo The deputy Coordinator and the executive members of the RTIFN in the State reiterated how important it is for the people to come out enmass in support of the present administration at all levels because the results are visible and continuity is the goal.
Engr Obande, thanked the Mayor of Calabar Rt. Hon. James Anam, and all those who came out to be a part of the RTIFN Ramadan celebration.
The event, which was attended by the Sarkin of Nasarawa, Alhaji Sani Baba Gombe, brought together community members in the spirit of Ramadan celebration, and he expressed his gratitude and commitment to the government of the day at both state and national levels.
The respected traditional leader offered prayers for the RTIFN leadership, commending the group for its kind gesture and commitment to community engagement, describing it as a true show of brotherhood and solidarity.
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PWA demands forensic audit of pipeline surveillance contract , says current contract monopolistic, violation of PIA
Cyril Ogar
A leading advocacy group in Nigeria under the aegis of People’s Wellbeing Association (PWA) has said that the current pipeline surveillance contract is a gross violation of the Petroleum Industrial Act (PIA), calling for a forensic audit of the contract from inception.
It should be recalled that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) awarded the pipeline surveillance contract to Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, led by Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), in August/September 2022.
The contract, valued at approximately ₦48 billion annually, aimed to curb oil theft in the Niger Delta.
The PWA’s Head of Communication Unit, Comrade Abba Abubakar said this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday.
Abubakar who called for equitable distribution of the contract to host communities, said the present structure of the pipeline surveillance contract remained skewed, benefitting a few other than the major stakeholders.
“The current pipeline surveillance contract is a violation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) with regards to the effective participation of host communities in protecting oil facilities located in their domain.
“The present arrangement where the pipeline security was entrusted in the hands of a few companies violates section 257 of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), which states that host communities must be directly involved in protecting oil facilities located in their ancestral lands,” he said.
Abubakar who reiterated calls for forensic audit of the contract, said Pipeline protection should involve indigenous stakeholders from the ethnic nations and communities where these facilities are located.
According to him, the present structure reflects an unhealthy concentration of opportunity and influence, leaving many oil-producing ethnic nations with little or no meaningful participation.
He said that the monopolistic arrangement of the pipeline security framework has instead created rancour, resentment thereby undermining unity in the Niger Delta region.
Abubakar vehemently condemned the contract of exclusion, saying that any system that excludes many of the host communities from pipeline protection undermines fairness and regional stability.
The PWA Communication Unit Head regretted that the federal government made a huge financial commitment in the area of pipeline surveillance over the years, yet the nation’s crude output is minimal compared to what it used to be.
Abubakar however called for a forensic audit of the ₦4 billion monthly pipeline surveillance contract, due to brazen instances of economic exclusion and calls for better regional distribution.
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