March 13 2021
A devastating oil blowout has grounded fishing occupation at over 10 oil communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area in Delta State.

Some of the affected communities were Benikrukru, Kokodiagbene, Oporoza, Azama, Inikorogha and Kurutie and the leak was reportedly, at the weekend, spreading to more communities in the area.

Thousands of fishermen in the communities, their families and buyers from different from different parts of the state and beyond have been stranded as a result of the spill.

Villagers, who spoke to newsmen, complained that there was palpable fear in the affected communities, as some people have falling sick due to pollution of bodies of rivers which are major sources of water supply to the people.

President of the Gbaramatu Youth Council, GYC, Worldwide, Shadrach Onitsha Ebikeme, who corroborated the claim, told newsmen:

“American oil giant, Chevron Nigeria Limited, CNL, which owns the facility has not admitted responsibility for the oil spill.”

He asserted: “We are, therefore, calling on CNL to rise up to its responsibility in the aftermath of an oil spill alleged to have resulted from its pipeline in Abiteye flow station.”

the company has been denying the occurrence of the spill.

“Presently, the whole of the kingdom is impacted. Benikrukru, Kokodiagbene, Oporoza, Azama, Inikorogha, Kurutie and a host of other communities within the shoreline and inside the creeks of Gbaramatu have all been severely impacted, as the spill continues to spread with the occupation of fishing and other water related trade seriously hampered.

“We, the youths of Gbaramatu Kingdom are calling on Chevron to rise up to the task and live up to its responsibilities, instead of denying that they are not the cause of the spill.

“They should as a matter of fact do the needful required of them by the host communities and other relevant communities that are affected, as what is currently happening is not funny and is not something to be joked with.

“The people’s means of livelihoods have been severely impacted and many are even reported to be falling sick due to the contamination of the ecosystem they rely on for sustenance,” he added.

Ebikeme, therefore, called on Chevron Nigeria Limited to live up to expectations by engaging the affected communities, rather than staying mute and denying its involvement in the spill.

https://www.today.ng/news/nigeria/oil-spill-shuts-fishing-10-delta-communities-349699

People's means of livelihood..shut down

All these are retribution for ganging up against an innocent group of people to wipe them out from existence. Next time you hear the name Chimuanya meaning God is not asleep, you will understand why some names are given.

Lalasticlala fp.

This is a result of carelessness of some people

obviously since we discovered oil in this country, it's been more of a curse than blessing

SlayerSupreme:
All these are retribution for ganging up against an innocent group of people to wipe them out from existence. Next time you hear the name Chimuanya meaning God is not asleep, you will understand why some names are given.

Your own retribution is on the way..continue rejoicing baba

Jubrin is a failure, he is the federal minister of petroleum resources and this is what is happening under his tenure. In fact he is a disgrace to human cloning.

Karlovych:
Jubrin is a failure, he is the federal minister of petroleum resources and this is what is happening under his tenure. In fact he is a disgrace to human cloning.

You are so dull and same time, not brilliant.

HacheNoire:


You are so dull and same time, not brilliant.

Not surprised

Karlovych:
Jubrin is a failure, he is the federal minister of petroleum resources and this is what is happening under his tenure. In fact he is a disgrace to human cloning.

I've even forgot that