House of representatives committee on Host communities has cleared Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) of allegations against it.
According to the committee which sat today, petitioners were invited for 3 consecutive times to come forward with evidence against the company but did not honour any of the invitation and did not offer any explanation whereas PINL tendered an uncontested written submission showing that the share of crude reaching the bonny terminal through the trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) rose from 3% in May 2022 to 98% in September 2026.
Accordingly, it dismissed the petition bothering on improper contract implementation, mismanagement of contract funds, neglect of welfare of surveillance personnel etc.
PINL report shows that the company has worked through the 215 host communities, employing over 35 thousand surveillance guards, awarded over 500 scholarships, skill acquisitions, flood relief, supported by 28 forward bases, 130 boats, 175 vehicles , 25 drones and 454 government personnel with the company.
Going by the reports of the PINL and investigation, the committee concluded that allegation against it and the MD Mr Okunbo is unsubstantiated.
They also acknowledged their efforts as well as recommended extension of PINL contract.
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