Senate Directs NLNG To Pay Host Communities N18.4bn Compensation

The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) has expressed worry over a recent resolution of the Senate directing it to pay N18.4billion compensation for acquisition of right of way (RoW) across some communities.
In a statement in Port Harcourt, the company, said, it was evaluating the resolution and the circumstances surrounding it.
The statement read, “The attention of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has been drawn to a resolution said to have been passed by the Senate, following the consideration of a report by its Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, sequel to a petition relating to compensation for the acquisition of a Right of Way across some communities.
“NLNG is evaluating the resolution and circumstances surrounding it.
“NLNG wishes to state that it has always conducted its business responsibly and in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, including in this specific matter”.