The acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun has called for collaboration with oil producers to optimise security within the Nigerian oil and gas sector.
Egbetokun made this call while receiving the Executive Secretary and Heads of Security of all oil companies in Nigeria under the umbrella of Oil Producers Trade Section on Friday, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
The collaborative effort, the IG said, aimed to address oil theft, bolster the protection of crucial oil and gas infrastructure, and foster synergy among various security agencies working on these facilities.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi ,made the development known in a statement on Friday.
Adejobi noted that the IG assured his guests that the police will ensure adequate deployments of assets towards enhancing security within the oil sector in order to deliver favourable outcomes, furthering the prosperity and stability of both the oil and gas industry and our entire nation.
Adejobi said: “The oil and gas industry plays a pivotal role in Nigeria’s economy, and the safety and security of its operations are of paramount importance. This collaboration underscores the shared commitment to safeguarding the industry and addressing security threats that impact its stability and efficiency.
“The collaboration is geared towards countering oil theft, infrastructure development, enhancing synergy with other security agencies, improved community engagement and corporate social responsibility, operational support, as well as training programmes and operational simulations for operatives.
“The IGP reiterated his commitment on the establishment of the Special Intervention Squad and promised to expand its operations to complement in protecting oil and gas businesses and facilities in Nigeria”.
