Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has advised the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on the need to relocate its subsidiaries to the state.
has advised the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation on the need to relocate its subsidiaries to the state.
This was sequel to resolution reached from a motion brought before the House by the member representing Ini State Constituency, Emmanuel Ekpenyong, at plenary on Thursday. The legislator said with the adverse environmental impacts caused by crude oil exploration, ExxonMobil should have its operational base in the state to enhance development and promote economic growth.
The Speaker, Aniekan Bassey, said the refusal of DPR and NAPIMS to relocate to the state was a deliberate attempt aimed at depriving Akwa Ibom people of their rights and privileges.Mr Bassey commended Mr Ekpenyong for sponsoring the motion which he described as timely.
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