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  • Association tasks oil, gas stakeholders on passage of PIB

    Association tasks oil, gas stakeholders on passage of PIB

    The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has called on stakeholders in the oil and gas sector to work together to ensure the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB).

    Mr Nicholas Odinuwe, President of the association made the call on Wednesday in a goodwill message to the ongoing Virtual Nigeria Energy Industry Transformation Summit (NEIT).

    The summit with the theme “Changing global energy landscape: Strategies for Industry sustainability’’ was organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).

    Odinuwe said that for the industry to reposition for sustainability, stakeholder must ensure full implementation of the legal framework for the sector.

    “I commend the organisers of this programme; the choice of the topic is apt but for the sector to reposition for sustainability, it is the responsibility of all stakeholders. We must ensure that the legal framework for the industry is passed now and not in the next twenty years.

    “We must put pressure to ensure the passage of the PIB for our industry to reposition for greater development because non passage of the bill over the years has hindered required development in the industry,’’ he said.

    He further said that the industry was recently faced with various challenges occasioned by COVID-19 pandemic, adding that adequate commitment was required to move it forward.

    “COVID-19 has negatively impacted the country and the sector at large, closure of activities and low energy demand have necessitated that we put all hands on deck to be able to come out positively.

    “It is time for all of us to be pragmatic and ensure cost reduction through aggressive use of local contractors,’’ he said.

    According to him, local contractors have contributed to the growth of the sector.

    He noted that SPE and PETAN must advocate for the use of local contractors for the growth of the sector.

    He called for promotion of local production of petroleum products, adding that it was not good for Nigeria as the sixth largest oil producing country in the world to depend on importation of the products.

    In his remarks, the SPE Chairman, Mr Joe Nwakwe, said that choice of the topic was to discuss the issues that would help drive the growth of the sector.

    Nwakwe expressed the hope that the panelists would proffer solutions to some of the challenges facing the sector.

    Also, Mr Alex Tarka, National Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) President, noted that the topic of the summit was significant to the growth of the sector and called on stakeholders to support SPE to move the sector forward.

  • COVID-19: PETAN donates food items to 10 Communities in Rivers, gets NCDMB support [Photos]

    COVID-19: PETAN donates food items to 10 Communities in Rivers, gets NCDMB support [Photos]

    As part of their efforts to give succour to members’ host communities, the Petroluem Association of Nigeria (PETAN) with the support of Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has donated food palliatives to 10 members host communities in Rivers State, Saturday, April, 18th.

    Speaking during the distribution of the food palliatives by members, the Chairman of PETAN, Mr Nik Odinuwe said, the move, was part of PETAN and NCDMB efforts in helping the government stop the spread of COVID-19 and aid residents in cushioning the effect of the lockdown in the state.

    Odinuwe added that PETAN is aware that the current lockdown has made it very difficult for many Nigerians to eke out a living as they are compelled by government directives to stay at home, more so as responsible corporate organization, deem it wise to assist government to curtail the spread of the virus.

    He further added that the initiative to give out food items was inspired by the need to provide succour to the communities, as many of those who survive on daily earning from their work & farms, can no longer work due to the stay at home directive by the state government geared towards ending COVID-19 Pandemic.

    The COVID-19 support committee chairman Chief Dr Emi Membere-Otaji noted that the food presentation was the phase two of the donations by PETAN, stressing the need for people to adhere to the safety measures recommended by Federal, State governments and WHO.

    On his part, the publicity secretary of PETAN, Dr Lucky Akhiwu said the items were in support of the efforts of the Federal and state governments towards fighting COVID-19 in the state.

    The beneficial communities within Port-Harcourt in this first phase are; Elekahia, Oginigba, Nkpogu, Amadi-Ama, Woji, Azuabie, Rumuodara, Rumuigbo, Elelenwo and Abuloma Communities.

    The donated items include rice, gari, indomie, tomatoes, vegetable oil, face masks and hand sanitizers.

  • COVID-19: PETAN partners NCDMB, donates to Bayelsa, Rivers, and Delta States

    COVID-19: PETAN partners NCDMB, donates to Bayelsa, Rivers, and Delta States

    As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) endeavours, and in her effort to alleviate the anguish of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has partnered with the Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to donate Ambulances , Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other medical equipment to Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers State governments

    This was made known by the Chairman of the Association, Mr. Nik Odinuwe, in Port Harcourt. He said the association is aware of the immense strain COVID-19 pandemic has placed on the healthcare system in Nigeria, and that, with the PETAN and NCDMB donations,he hopes a substantial fight against this virus will be won, in the three states.

    The partnership between PETAN and NCDMB will continue in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic and other areas for the benefit of Nigerians.

    Echoing some of the sentiments of the Chairman, Dr. Lucky Akhiwu, the Publicity Secretary of the Association, said the whole country is working tirelessly to slowdown the spread of Coronavirus and that PETAN will be proud to help on a continuous basis. He also added, that PETAN member companies are presently reaching out to their host communities, to provide them with palliative materials to help ease their struggles in this time of need.

    In his final remark, the Chairman of the association, Mr. Nik Odinuwe, thanked the members of PETAN for their selfless service in the fight against the virus, and urged members of the public to stay in their homes, wash their hands regularly, and comply with the stipulated social distance gap.

    PETAN as a reputable association, continuously takes care of the wellbeing of her staff, and is working in close association with her members host communities, to mitigate the spread of COVID -19 pandemic.