By DAYO ADESULU
📍 Port Harcourt, Nigeria – Shell Petroleum has confirmed an oil spill at Ogale, near Port Harcourt, following an overflow during flushing operations at a saver pit.
Shell’s Response & Ongoing Investigation
According to a Shell spokesperson, the company’s spill response team acted swiftly to contain the overflow and has alerted regulatory authorities.
“Arrangements are being made for a regulator-led joint visit to determine the cause and impact of the spill,” Shell stated.
Environmental Concerns & Local Reactions
The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) reported that the spill started when an underground pit filled with crude overflowed into a pipeline within the Ogoni cleanup zone.
Decades of oil spills have devastated Nigeria’s Niger Delta region, damaging ecosystems, livelihoods, and public health.
What’s Next?
🔹 Will regulators confirm the full extent of the damage?
🔹 How will this impact ongoing cleanup efforts in Ogoniland?
🔹 What steps will Shell take to prevent future spills?
Stay updated as this story develops.
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