The Department of Petroleum Resources, (DPR) has restated it’s commitment to synergise amd improve on existing cooperation with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Akwa Ibom.
Mr Victor Ohwodiasa, State Operations Controller of DPR made this known when he received Mr Abidemi Majekodunmi, the State Commandant of NSCDC in his office in Eket.
Ohwodiasa noted that the visit had rekindled the relationship between the two organisations, adding that it would enhance synergy and collaboration between the two organisations.
“I have a robust and fruitful deliberations with the civil defense and we will work in harmony and synergy to achieve the Nigerian project “a Country of our dream.” The Controller said.
He reiterated DPR’s commitment to collaborating with NSCDC to support the delivery of its functional obligations and core mandates to the oil and gas industry.
“We need you in the area of violation of DPR seals by filling stations and Cooking gas (LPG) attendants to ensure our sealing orders are not violated.
“The visit is a show of mutual respect for our organisations and our desire to effectively secure critical national assets and enforce regulatory compliance by oil and gas operators in the state.” He said.
Ohwodiasa said the department was not only an oil and gas regulator but also a business enabler and an opportunity provider for operators to achieve business success and sustainability.
He appealed to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking gas) operators to conduct their businesses within the regulatory framework governing oil and gas business.
Ohwodiasa advised the cooking gas operators to stop de-canting by transferring cooking gas from one cylinder to another saying that DPR has not approved any facility to carry out the process because “it is a dangerous practice.”
He appealed to the public to always buy cooking gas from only DPR’s licensed facility in the state.
Majekodunmi in his response promised NSCDC’s support for DPR noting that the NSCDC has the responsibility of protecting critical infrastructures, assets, factories, pipelines, monitors and trains private guards in the state.
“It is my hope and conviction that we work together in order to build a robust partnership.” The Commandant said.
