A federal government delegation led by Ekperike Ekpo, minister of state for Petroleum Resources (Gas), in response to the ongoing gas seepage in Rivers State, has visited the Bille community of the Degema Local Government Area of the state, providing immediate humanitarian support and promising a comprehensive solution to the ongoing gas seepage.
The delegation, which included the Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, and oil and gas operators, visited the Rivers State Governor before proceeding to the Bille community.
In his remarks, Governor Siminalayi Fubara commended the collaborative response of the government, assuring the community that their concerns would receive urgent attention.
“The federal government is doing everything possible to ensure that the gas seepage is brought under control. The requests for potable water, healthcare, and firefighting support have been noted and will be addressed,” Fubara said.
The governor further directed an
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