Amnesty International Calls for Niger Delta Environmental Audit

Amnesty International has urged for a comprehensive audit of environmental damage in the Niger Delta and stronger regulations for the oil and gas industry to combat ongoing pollution. This call was made during the presentation of the report titled “Nigeria: Lifting the Lid” in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Isa Sanusi, Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, expressed concerns about alleged collusion between oil company employees and illegal operators. He emphasized the need for a genuine clean-up of polluted communities across the Niger Delta, not just in Ogoniland.

Sanusi stated that the Nigerian government should ensure effective oversight of the fossil fuel industry and audit all environmental incidents in the region. He also announced plans to write to the Federal Government and the President regarding the report's recommendations.

Eva Pastorelli from ReCommon highlighted Shell's responsibility for environmental damage in the Niger Delta, indicating that senior officials were aware of the situation.