Breaking, Group stage a solidarity rally to the National Assembly in support of the verdict clearing PINL Over pipeline surveillance allegations

A group, the Niger Delta Integrity Network (NDIN), on Wednesday 14th October 2026, staged a solidarity rally to the national Assembly for clearing Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Ltd (PINL) and its MD Dr. Osahon Okunbor of all allegations by the Niger Delta Oil Producing Communities Reforms Movement (ND_OCRIM).

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‎Speaking to News men at the venue, the publicity secretary of PINL from Isoko community, Dr Charles Ovia Duru said the PINL has been helpful to their communities and urge the national Assembly to sustain their good track records, to continue with their good work and thank them for the bill President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as sign.

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‎He noted that the Niger Delta people are strongly behind the PINL and promise they will make sure they cooperate with PINL and promise to work as a team with them and thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the good work he as been doing.

A petition, dated September 5, 2026, was submitted by the Niger Delta Oil-Producing Communities Reform Movement, which accused PINL of improper contract implementation, alleged mismanagement of contract funds, questionable personal expenditure by its managing director and neglect of surveillance personnel. The petitioners also sought a forensic review of the company’s finances.

However, the subcommittee reported that the petitioners failed to appear before it despite invitations issued on September 14 and 22 and October 5. It said they neither sent representatives nor provided documentary evidence to substantiate their claims.

According to the Chairman of the committee, Rt. Hon. Dumnamene Robinson Dekor, the

PINL appeared before the subcommittee and submitted a written report titled “The impact of PINL operations on oil production and stability of the Niger Delta, alongside geotagged photographs in support of its account of operations.

The committee subsequently cleared the PINL and its MD Dr Osahon Okunbor of the allegations leveled against them and commended them for comprehensive and efficient operations in safeguarding oil and gas infrastructure in the Niger Delta.