Chairman of the committee, Aliyu Wadada, disclosed this in an interview in Abuja.
Mr Bassey said that the proposed sale and similar divestment efforts by companies such as TotalEnergies would undermine national interests.
Mr Lokpobiri emphasised the importance of cooperation and synergy among all stakeholders.
“The Federal Government should put in more effort to tackle oil theft in the Niger Delta.’’
The NSA said initial concerns of oil theft in the country, dating back to the early 80s, had recently become more pronounced and disturbing.
