INTELS: We Have Nothing to do with OGFZA Act Amendment’
One of the concessionaires in the nation’s seaports, Intels Nigeria Limited has said it has nothing to do with the propose amendment of the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) Act in the National Assembly.
The firm which is the concessionaire of the nation’s seaports situated in Onne, Rivers State; Calabar, Cross River State; Warri, Delta State also stated that there was no iota of truth in the rumours making rounds that it has sacked Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
It maintained that it was fake news that its CEO has been sacked. It insisted that contrary to what detractors want the unsuspecting public to believe, the helmsman of the company has not been sacked.
He advised journalists to cross-check their facts before rushing to the press to avoid misleading the public.
Describing the allegations that it was sponsoring the proposed bill to amend the OGFZA Act as “ridiculous, preposterous and laughable”, the media consultant to the company, Mr. Bolaji Akinola said those behind the allegation are “disgruntled elements” who are not interested in the advancement of the oil and gas sector of the economy.
His words: “It is an insult on our Distinguished and Honourable members of the National Assembly for anyone or group to insinuate that they are being tele guided by a company to do their job. Nigeria is endowed with highly intelligent and patriotic lawmakers who have engaged themselves studiously to enact laws that will advance good governance and the nation’s economic well-being. It is therefore totally wrong for anyone to suggest that they are doing the bidding of a corporate entity. It is a great insult.”
Akinola explained that since public hearings are part of the process of law making, those who are not happy with the proposed amendment should send their positions to the legislature.
“The desperation and guerrilla tactics these few people have resorted to over the proposed OGFZA Bill amendment are uncalled for. They are at liberty to simply send their positions in support or against the amendment to the distinguished lawmakers rather than trying to disparage the law making process or trying to discredit an innocent organization that is fully occupied with making its contributions to the nation’s economic advancement. As a law abiding corporate citizen of this country, we have submitted ourselves to regulation and will continue to cooperate fully with authorised government agencies.