The Lagos State Government has reiterated its dedication to putting an end to pipeline vandalism and ensuring that state residents are protected from its effects.
At a stakeholders’ conference and public education programme held for the communities that host oil and gas pipelines in the state’s Amuwo Odofin, Abule Ado, Ori Ade, FESTAC, and Satellite Town regions, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Sholabomi Shasore made this announcement.
Shasore bemoaned the tragic loss of life and property brought on by the illegal activities of pipeline vandals, according to a statement issued by the ministry on Sunday. Sesan Odukoya, the director of the ministry’s oil and gas division, acted as Shasore’s representative.
She claims that the state administration is making an effort to lessen the frequency of fire outbreaks brought on by pipeline vandalism.
She asserts that incorporating stakeholders is one technique the ministry is looking into to stop the potential of pipeline damage.
According to Richard Davies, a deputy director at the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, pipeline explosions are primarily the result of human activity.
He gave the residents of FESTAC, Amuwo-Odofin, and the adjacent communities instructions on how to make sure that when they built, they adhered to the established Right of Ways.
According to the statement, demonstration attendees requested the state administration to ensure a prompt response to emergency calls in cases of pipeline damage.
The stakeholders’ forum was attended by several top government officials as well as members of community development committees, market vendors, traditional leaders, and youth representatives.