Nigeria: Livelihoods, Ecosystem Threatened As Oil Spill Pollutes Bayelsa Communities

Farmlands, crops and river channels are said to be polluted in Imiringi Community in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State due to the oil spill from a facility operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC).

The spill, which occurred at Otokopiri bush in the community, has already destroyed crops, leaving the fates of farmers and other residents further aggravated amidst the biting economy in the country.

Also, the residents of Imiringi and Otuasega communities living around Kolo Creek have lamented…