The House of Representatives Thursday resolved to set up an ad
hoc committee to ascertain the quantity of oil stolen on a daily
basis and the people responsible for the theft in Nigeria.
The committee is also mandated to determine the volume of oil
extracted in the country on a daily basis, determine the quantity
sold at the internal markets and the quantity consumed locally.
The decision followed the adoption of a motion on oil theft in
Nigeria moved by Hon. Chukwuma Umeoji representing Aguata federal
constituency, Anambra State.
Umeoji had noted that Nigeria losses about N5 trillion yearly
from oil theft, an amount which the government desperately needs to
finance the budget.
He said about 22 million barrels of crude oil, amounting to
about N1.3 trillion of crude oil were stolen in the Niger Delta in
2019 alone.
According to him, “Oil theft is not only an economic loss but
also causes environmental damage due to breaches on oil pipelines
and the incidents are on the upsurge.”
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Awaiting Trial inmate in Prison
ASF Frances Supports 17 Inmates of Edo Correctional
Service
The Edo State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS)
is to partner with Advocats Sans Frontieres/Lawyers Without Borders
France (ASF France) a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) for the
benefit of 17 Inmates.
Those to be selected will include the aged, possible underaged
persons, those with critical health condition, etc. They will
benefit from the NGO’s Pro Bono Service to ensure that their right
to justice is protected and guaranteed.
The Controller of Corrections Edo State Command Joseph Usendiah
assured that most of the areas of interest of the NGO are covered
by the New NCS Act 2019. He said the Service has been vested with
more opportunities for improved management of the Custodial
facilities in the areas of Documentation, Decongestion of awaiting
trial and mentally challenged persons, condemned convict,
production in court, etc. Hence the visit is timely.
Mrs. Edugie Amihere who is the NGO’s Project Manager titled
PROCAT Case Law Manager of ASF France in Nigeria earlier stated
that the NGO aims at enhancing access to justice for victim of
torture, the promotion of respect for human rights and the
establishment of the rule of Law.
Mrs Amihere and her team commended the Correctional Service for
the efforts at improving the conditions of the inmates and stated
that the NGO will contribute to this by further pursuing support
for the Service among other stakeholders in the Criminal Justice
sector.
DSC AMINU S. SULEMAN
COMMAND PRO
NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE
EDO STATE COMMAND.
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