SPACES FOR CHANGE condemns SPDC, Chevron oil spillages
SPACES FOR CHANGE has condemned two recent reported oil spillages in the Niger Delta of Nigeria.
In a statement obtained by The https://thedaily-ng.com, the organization stated: “SPACES FOR CHANGE | S4C condemns the reported oil spillages at Shell Petroleum Development Plc (SPDC) facility at Agbura-Otuokpoti community, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, and another spillage at the Chevron Abiteye flow station located in Benikrukru community in Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State.
“The recent spillages in Delta State, which have affected over fifteen (15) communities, some of which are Benikrukru, Ekiagbene, Abiteye, Omadino, BaterenDeghele, Otunana, Makaraba, and other neighboring communities, have resulted in thick crude oil slick flowing at a high speed and spreading to the nearby communities.”
It added: “Locals are living in constant fear of a fire outbreak in addition to other devastating effects of the spillages on their communities.”
