Bayelsa State Oil Commission accuses Shell and others of environmental damage, calls for $12B recovery fund and new compensation scheme.
The Bayelsa State Oil and Environmental Commission has accused Shell and other multinational companies of causing severe environmental damage in Nigeria's Niger Delta. A report presented by Archbishop John Sentamu calls for a $12 billion recovery fund and a new compensation scheme for affected individuals. Governor Douye Diri highlighted the mismanagement of gas flare fines, asserting that oil-producing communities have been deprived of crucial revenue.
October 28, 2024
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