PINL’S SOARING EMPLOYMENT DATA – GROUP
Few days ago, a factually incorrect and unsigned publication intended to cause harm to the reputation of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, PINL, surfaced somewhere on the net.
In the said article, the unknown individual made untrue claims about PINL’s employment data and asserted that official statistics on employment by the company are being artificially overstated.
PINL engages over 35,000 youths from the Niger Delta for security and surveillance operations. This large number of workers are engaged on a project or contract basis for security and surveillance, while a smaller number of this pool of staff are engaged for the company’s core administrative and management functions.
PINL focuses on securing the Eastern Corridor of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP), a key crude oil pipeline, mainly in the Niger Delta region.
The company has also expanded into securing gas lines in communities like Soku, Tombia, Rumuji, Ogba, Abha, and Gbarain.
The company’s operations span across states within the Niger Delta, including Bayelsa, Rivers, and Delta, while its operational headquarters are in Port Harcourt, and the head office located in Abuja.
Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) primarily operates in the Eastern Corridor of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP).
The company has a significant operational footprint that includes the completion of over 150km of trenched and 70km of trenchless production across diverse terrains (horizontal directional drilling) pipeline construction.
Also, the company operates a security fleet with over 40 security vessels for protecting critical infrastructure and provides other marine support services, including AHT, barges, and tug boats.
In addition to these undisputable facts, the company is also a significant player in the Nigerian market, evidenced by its team of skilled professionals and a company size of employees.
The company employs thousands of youths from the Niger Delta region to secure oil and gas infrastructure, with a recent figure citing over 35,000 young people engaged in pipeline surveillance.
This engagement is a key strategy for the company to protect pipelines, foster economic prosperity in the communities, and maintain peace in the region.
The youth are primarily involved in securing oil and gas infrastructure, specifically the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) and other critical national assets.
This model of engaging local youth has contributed to a reduction in pipeline vandalism and has helped promote a more stable and peaceful environment in host communities.
Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) employs a multi-faceted strategy centered on community engagement and local empowerment, particularly for Niger Delta youths.
The company has expanded its operational scope beyond the TNP to include securing gas lines and other national assets, which has led to additional job creation for local youths.
Giving these significant operational footprints of the company and its widespread engagements across various communities within the Niger Delta, the ridiculousness, ineptitude, baselessness, and intention to harm by the said publication and its authors which pegged the company’s employment data around number of 55 is exposed for what it is.
Beyond surveillance, PINL also engages in other community development initiatives, such as providing scholarships and medical outreach, to further its relationships with local communities.
In addition to these facts, the company’s CSR initiatives have aided community empowerment through scholarships, skills acquisition programs for women, and local development projects in its host communities along the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP).
The company also engages in environmental restoration, stakeholder meetings to address security concerns, and partnerships with government agencies and community leaders.
Key CSR Initiatives
1. Scholarship and education:
a. Awards scholarships to students in its host communities to support their education, aiming to build human capital.
b. The program is designed to provide long-term socioeconomic growth and empower youth.
2. Skills acquisition:
Provides skills acquisition programs, with a specific focus on empowering women.
3. Community engagement and security:
a. Holds regular stakeholder meetings with traditional rulers, youth leaders, and government representatives to review operations and collaborate on security issues, especially regarding crude oil theft.
b. Partners with the Office of the National Security Adviser to address security challenges related to the pipeline.
c. Seeks to foster a sense of ownership and partnership with host communities to improve pipeline security.
4. Environmental restoration:
a. Works to restore areas of the environment affected by crude oil spills.
b. Has commitments to safety, health, and environmental protection in its operations.
Lastly, PINL conducts outreach and medical efforts in host communities. The company is building partnerships with relevant authorities to ensure the security and operational status of the Trans Niger Pipeline.
Signed:
NIGER DELTA WATCHDOG
Chief Dr. Harry Danagogo
President
Hon. (Amb.) Joel Preye T.
Secretary General
