Delta Governor Oborevwori Orders Oil Spill Clean-Up Efforts

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has mandated immediate medical intervention and clean-up measures in response to an oil spill along the Trans-Forcados pipeline, which has impacted approximately 216 communities. During an inspection visit to Odidi community in Warri South-West Local Government Area, Oborevwori directed the State Commissioner for Health to deploy medical teams to assess the health implications of the pollution.

He stressed the urgency of the situation, stating that the government would not allow affected communities to suffer unnecessarily. The governor also instructed Heritage Energy to provide a medical team and relief materials, ensuring that the intervention would include environmental and health assessments.

He called for genuine dialogue between the oil operator and host communities to resolve the crisis and prevent further tensions. Oborevwori assured that the clean-up would be completed before the end of October, after which discussions on compensation would take place.

He urged the communities to remain peaceful and law-abiding while emphasizing the importance of honoring commitments made by the operating company.