A legislation that will transfer the security surveillance of the nation’s network of oil pipelines to states is underway in the National Assembly. Currently, private firms are contracted to safeguard and carry out such responsibility. Specifically, in 2012, the Federal Government reportedly signed a $103 million contract with Global West Vessel Specialist Agency Limited, belonging to a former militant leader, Mr. Government Ekpumopolo, popularly known as Tompolo, for the security and safety of oil pipelines in the Niger Delta region.
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