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Oil Spilage In Niger Delta: Groups, Communities to Stage Peaceful Protest Against Shell Petroleum
A non-governmental organization, Fridays For Future Nigeria (FFFN), and Climate Live Nigeriain collaboration with the Ogale and Bille communities in the Niger Delta, will stage a peaceful protest against Shell Petroleum on Thursday.
The demonstration is aims to demand compensation and remediation for the communities affected by oil spills and environmental damage.
The groups strongly condemn Shell’s disregard for human and environmental rights in the region.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the National Coordinator and Country Representative of Fridays For Future Nigeria and Climate Live Nigeria, Mr. Kingsley Odogwu, announced that FFFN and Climate Live Nigeria would hold a peaceful demonstration in Lagos on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
The protest coincides with the start of Shell’s trial at the London High Court.
According to the statement, the demonstration seeks to raise awareness about Shell’s environmental and human rights violations in the Niger Delta and pressure the company to take responsibility for its actions by providing adequate compensation and remediation.
“The people of the Niger Delta have an inherent right to a clean and healthy environment—a right that Shell has systematically violated,” Odogwu said. “We urge the Nigerian government and the international community to support the Ogale and Bille communities in their quest for justice and to hold Shell accountable for its environmental destruction.”
“For decades, the Niger Delta has suffered from severe environmental degradation due to oil spills, gas flaring, and other harmful practices by Shell and other oil companies. The region’s ecosystem has been devastated, endangering the health and livelihoods of its inhabitants.
“The affected communities demand that Shell fulfill its legal obligations by cleaning up pollution to international standards and providing adequate compensation for the destruction of their farmland, fisheries, and overall way of life.
“Despite Shell’s acknowledgment of its responsibility, meaningful action has yet to be taken,” the statement added.
However, FFFN and Climate Live Nigeria are calling on all concerned citizens to join the demonstration and demand justice for the people of the Niger Delta.
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Tinubu, PDP Hail Gov Okpebholo’s Road Infrastructural Revolution in Edo
Joel Ajayi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the infrastructural strides of Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, particularly the ongoing construction of the state’s first-ever flyover bridge, describing it as a landmark intervention in easing urban traffic and modernizing Edo’s transport system.
The President extolled the governor’s foresight in embarking on the one-kilometre flyover project at Ikpoba Hill in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, noting that its completion would transform vehicular movement and strengthen the urban fabric of Benin City.
Tinubu praised Okpebholo’s early performance in office, affirming that the governor had set a new standard of governance in Edo.
The president represented by the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, emphasized that the governor’s bold approach to road and bridge construction in the State underscores the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) progressive agenda.
“This is a 24-span structure, each span measuring 20 meters, amounting to a one-kilometre bridge. The quality and pace of work are impressive. Edo is witnessing a first, and I believe more such projects should follow in Benin City to address the heavy traffic,” Umahi conveyed on behalf of the President.
The Minister contrasted the efficiency of state-driven projects with some federal contracts, lamenting that contractors often display greater discipline when working under governors than when handling federal assignments.
He pledged to enforce stricter accountability standards at the federal level to ensure value for money and timely delivery.
“I commend Governor Okpebholo for insisting on concrete technology. Roads built with reinforced concrete last 50 to 100 years, saving scarce resources. Nigeria cannot continue to spend on recurring reconstruction. We must invest in durability,” Umahi stressed.
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