River State Assembly Probes Alleged Oil Spill Neglect in Ogoni

The River State House of Assembly has initiated a probe into the alleged neglect of an oil spill in Ogoni by Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited. The spill, which occurred in May 2025, has had severe environmental and health impacts on the affected community in Gokana Local Government Area.

The petition presented to the House highlighted the failure of the company to address the spill, clean up the affected area, or compensate the affected people. The community is urging urgent action and accountability from the company.