Press Statement Some communities in Gokana Local Government Area, Rivers State, may soon have cause to cheer up following a fact finding visit by the House of Representatives Committee on Host Communities on Thursday, to ascertain the extent of damages caused by oil spills on their waters and farmlands. The Chairman of the House Committee on Host Communities, Rt. Hon. Dumnamene Robinson Dekor, who led … Continue reading Oil Spills: HOUSE OF REPS COMMITTEE RESPONDS TO PETITION, VISITS OGONI COMMUNITIES; AS RT. HON. DEKOR APPLAUDS AFFECTED COMMUNITIES FOR PEACEFUL DISPOSITION

With the recent actions taken by the Rivers State Government in addressing the soot menace in the state which have largely been successful so far, and appreciated by citizens of the state, a couple of persons have thrown up a narrative in a bid to play down on the efforts of the State Government in the fight against artisanal crude oil refining also known as … Continue reading THE FIGHT AGAINST “BLACK SOOT” AND THE QUESTION OF “WHY ACTING NOW?” – By Ugochukwu Oputa

PRESS STATEMENT Soot: Rt. Hon. Dekor Lauds Gov Wike On Proactive Measures To Checkmate Illegal Bunkerers The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Host Communities, Rt. Hon. Dumnamene Robinson Dekor has commended the Rivers State Governor, Chief Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for steps being taken to tackle the activities of illegal refining of crude oil products popularly called ‘Kpo-fire’ by declaring those behind the illegal … Continue reading Soot: RT. HON. DEKOR LAUDS GOV WIKE ON PROACTIVE MEASURES TO CHECKMATE ILLEGAL BUNKERERS