The Nigeria LNG Limited has reacted to the senate resolution that directed the company to pay N18.4b compensation to host communities within two months.
A statement signed by the General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, Andy Odeh on Wednesday said the firm was evaluating the resolution and circumstances surrounding it.
The statement titled, ‘Re: Senate directs NLNG to pay host communities N18.4b compensation within 2 months’ read in full, “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.”
