The PIB [Petroleum Industry Bill]...has been promoted by government as a shining example of global best practice. It claimed that it will transform the Nigerian petroleum industry from one of the most opaque in the world to one of the most transparent...Looking at the bill under consideration in May, 2011 the critical concern [is] the absence of some of these criteria of a good bill hence...As Nigerians, environmentalists, community and grassroots campaigners and advocates, we want a PIB that will enjoy our acceptability and support...[strengthen] the transparency and accountability drive by removal of non disclosure clauses...inclusion of communities’ interests...inclusion of provisions that will ensure the protection and preservation of the Nigerian environment...inclusion...of adequate compensatory mechanisms for victims of the negative impacts of the operations in the sector and inclusion of provisions to clearly spell out...offences and penalties for such offences, as well as clear provisions for enforcement...