ONSA Commends Military Operations Against Economic Sabotage in N’Delta Region
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has commended the Headquarters 6 Division Nigerian Army for its role in protecting critical national infrastructure and combating economic sabotage in the Niger Delta region.
The commendation was given on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the Director of Energy Security, ONSA, Mr. Goodluck Ebelo, and the Chief Executive Officer of New Guard Security Services Limited, Major General Jamilu Saham (Rtd), to the Headquarters of 6 Division Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Speaking during the visit, Ebelo praised the efforts of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, particularly the Nigerian Army, in safeguarding critical national assets and enhancing energy security across the country. He noted that Nigeria’s crude oil production had recorded significant growth over the past two years, contributing to increased government revenue and economic stability.
According to him, the improvement in oil production was largely attributable to the commitment of security agencies in tackling crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism and other forms of economic sabotage.
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The ONSA official also lauded the leadership of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division Nigerian Army and Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force (South-South) Operation DELTA SAFE, Major General Emmanuel Emekah, expressing confidence in the Army’s ability to sustain ongoing efforts aimed at securing national assets and maintaining stability in the region.
Responding, Major General Emekah congratulated Ebelo on his appointment as Director of Energy Security and reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Army to protecting critical national infrastructure and preventing criminal elements from undermining the nation’s economic assets.
He assured the delegation that the Division would continue to intensify operations against economic saboteurs and support initiatives designed to improve security in the Niger Delta.
The GOC, however, identified the non-implementation of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) by some oil companies with their host communities as a major challenge affecting security and stability in the region.
He noted that the failure of some companies to fulfil agreed obligations had often triggered tensions and protests within host communities, creating conditions that could undermine efforts to secure oil and gas infrastructure.
Major General Emekah urged the Director of Energy Security to engage relevant stakeholders and encourage oil companies to honour their commitments to host communities in order to promote peace, cooperation and sustainable development in the Niger Delta.
The visit featured the signing of the visitors’ register, exchange of souvenirs and a group photograph.
The delegation’s visit underscores ongoing collaboration between security agencies and stakeholders in the energy sector to strengthen the protection of critical national infrastructure and sustain gains recorded in Nigeria’s oil production sector.
By PRNigeria
