Youths in Abua-Odual Local Government Area of Rivers state have been enjoined not to indulge in any act that will lead to the vandalisation of pipelines in the region as a way of preventing further degradation of the environment.
Pipeline Infrastructure Nig. Ltd cautioned youths in the LGA on the economic and environmental dangers of oil theft and petroleum pipelines vandalism.
The group made the disclosure in Owerewere Community, during a one-day community sensitization and awareness programme against pipeline vandalism, oil theft, sabotage, illegal bunkering and refining of petroleum products in the local government area.
The leader of the team, Mr. Oola Ikuphogh said the programme has become necessary in order to save the Niger Delta environment from further degradation, adding that lives of people in the region are always endangered by the activities of oil thieves.
He cautioned misguided youths of the area to shun the stealing of petroleum products, because it affects the nation’s economy and immediate environment of the region.
Also speaking, Mr. Melford Holay, lamented that the entire water body in the area has been polluted as a result of oil theft.
Melford called on traditional rulers and other institutions to guide their subjects against crimes that are inimical to societal growth.
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