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Senate Takes Action, Orders Investigation into Oil Spill and Fire Incident in Rivers State

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
February 6, 2025
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Senate Takes Action, Orders Investigation into Oil Spill and Fire Incident in Rivers State
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In a resolution passed during a plenary session on Thursday, The Nigerian Senate has ordered a swift investigation on the cause of a recent fire outbreak and oil spill from Manifold Well 8/ Bug 008 in OML 18, Buguma area of Rivers State. The upper chamber also ordered environmental assessment and swift actions to address the environmental and humanitarian impact on affected communities.

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  • Senate Orders Investigation and Swift Response
  • Committee Involvement and Oversight
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Senate Orders Investigation and Swift Response

Following a motion raised by Sen. Harry Banigo representing Rivers West, the Senate issued directives to stakeholders and responsive agencies. The Senate ordered the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) to conduct an immediate investigation and submit a report within four weeks.

It also directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC OML 18 Ltd.) to send emergency response teams to assess the situation, carry out remediation measures, and fulfill its corporate social responsibility obligations.

Senate Takes Action, Orders Investigation into Oil Spill and Fire Incident in Rivers State

Committee Involvement and Oversight

The Senate Committees on Environment and Petroleum Resources (Upstream) were tasked with evaluating oil operators’ compliance with environmental regulations, including the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Act. The committee is also expected to recommend necessary actions such as shutting down the affected well, initiating cleanup efforts, and ensuring full environmental restoration.

Conclusion

The Nigerian Senate’s swift action demonstrates a commitment to addressing the environmental damage and humanitarian concerns arising from the oil spill and fire incident in Rivers State. The directives issued to NOSDRA, NNPC OML 18 Ltd., and the Senate Committees underscore the seriousness with which the legislature views this matter and the expectation for a thorough investigation, effective remediation, and accountability from all responsible parties. The four-week deadline for NOSDRA’s report will be crucial in determining the next steps and ensuring timely and appropriate action is taken to mitigate the long-term impacts on the environment and the affected communities.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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