WARRI—THE branch national Chairman of Marine Equipment and Oil Suppliers, MEOS, an arm of National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, Mr. Best Ose, has said that the major aim of the body is to compliment the efforts of conventional security agencies in the maritime sector, especially in the oil and gas industry.

Ose at NUPENG House, Delta State during the inauguration of the six operating units of MEOS in the state, said that MEOS would continue to partner NIMASA, the Nigerian Navy, DSS and Marine Police in the renewed determination to tackle crude oil theft, sea piracy, kidnapping and other acts of criminality.

According to him, arrangement was being put in place to train MEOS members with a view to strengthening their capacity on the task ahead.

The Warri Zonal Branch chairman of NUPENG, Mr. Cogent Ojobor at the event, admonished the newly sworn-in units’ executive to see themselves as the peoples’ servant and not to oppress anyone with their office.

Ojobor, represented by the Warri Zonal Auditor, Mr. Gabriel Esezobor administered oath of office on the six MEOS chairmen and other members of their executives.

It was gathered that the Commander, NNS Delta, Commodore A. Sule was represented by Lt. Cdr. A. Omotosho, while other security chiefs and traditional rulers in the area also graced the occasion.

While the Escravos Unit is chaired by Collins Ajeboghouku, Forcados Unit of MEOS has David Perebor as Chairman.