Ureju community accuses NEPL, Elcrest of subverting PIA

Vanguardngr | 05-05-2026 01:45pm |

The Ureju Community Council of Elders, located in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, has raised allegations against the management of NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL) and Elcrest Exploration & Production Nigeria Limited. The council claims that these companies have undermined the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) concerning the formation of the Board of Trustees for the OML 40 Gbetiokun field in Agura. The community's concerns center around the alleged failure to adhere to the stipulated guidelines for board composition as outlined in the PIA.

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