ZAINAB JUNAID
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has assured residents of Bonny, Rivers State, it’s commitment to mitigate the impact of oil spill that occurred at Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) loading terminal, SMI on Saturday, 14 December 2024.
The agency gave the assurance in a statement issued on Monday, revealing that the oil spill resulted from a ruptured pipeline.
According to the statement, SPDC has promptly shut down the affected pipeline following the incident and deployed containment booms to protect the neighboring communities.
“Although the spill has reached the shoreline, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is actively monitoring the situation from an emergency operations center.
“The agency is collaborating with SPDC and other relevant stakeholders to assess the extent of the spill and determine necessary follow-up actions.
“Members of the public are advised to remain calm as NIMASA is committed to mitigating the impact of the spill and restore affected areas,” the statement read.
