Civil Society Groups Demand Action on Oil Pollution in Akwa Ibom
A coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs) convened in Upenekang, an oil-producing community in Akwa Ibom, during the 2026 Climate Week to address the severe environmental impacts of oil spills and gas flaring. The event, organized by the Ibeno Youth Advocacy Network (IYAN) and supported by the Africa Greengrant Fund (GGF), aimed to rally residents for urgent government action against the pollution destroying farmlands and water sources.
Hon. Emem Edoho, the executive director of the Network Advancement Programme for Poverty and Disaster Risk Reduction (NAPDRR), lamented the destruction of natural ecosystems by oil companies, urging local youths to advocate for environmental protection. He referenced Prof. PLO Lumumba's remarks on the contrasting effects of oil discovery in Saudi Arabia and Nigeria, highlighting the negative consequences in the Niger Delta.
Edoho criticized the government's neglect of Ibeno's environmental issues, stressing that true development should prioritize the well-being of the community and its environment.
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