Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Area, Warri Friday, has commended the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, for his prompt intervention and deployment of medical personnel to Uzere following the recent oil spill incident in the community.
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Key Highlights
- Isoko South LG Chairman Warri Friday praised Governor Oborevwori’s response to the Uzere oil spill.
- Medical personnel have been deployed to Uzere on the governor’s directive.
- A NEMA delegation led by Godwin Tepikor visited the council secretariat in Oleh.
- NEMA says it received a report of the spill on September 26 and will assess the affected areas.
- The chairman says the spill at Uzere Well 14 caused serious damage to farmland and the environment.
Warri made this known when a delegation from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other relevant agencies paid him a courtesy visit at his office in Oleh, headquarters of Isoko South Local Government Area.
The council chairman commended NEMA for its intervention and efforts toward assessing the impact of the oil spill, noting that the incident has caused significant damage to the agricultural and ecological systems of Uzere, particularly affecting farmers and the environment.
He described the situation as a serious environmental concern, stating: “What happened in Uzere Well 14 has caused serious damage to the agricultural and ecological systems of our people.
“The impact on our farmers and the environment is a matter of serious concern.”
Medical team deployed to Uzere
Warri further expressed gratitude to Governor Oborevwori for visiting the affected area a few days earlier and directing the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, to ensure that residents of the affected communities receive appropriate medical attention, including examinations to establish possible health implications of the incident.
“I am grateful to our beloved governor for his visit and for directing the commissioner for health to ensure that our people receive the necessary medical attention.
“As we speak, medical personnel are already in Uzere carrying out medical activities for our people,” he stated.
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NEMA to assess extent of damage
Earlier, the NEMA delegation, led by Godwin Tepikor, Director of Planning and Research, explained that the agency’s visit follows a report received from Uzere on September 26 concerning the oil spill.
He said the agency is in the local government to obtain preliminary information from the council chairman, before commencing its assessment of the affected areas.
According to him, the visit is also aimed at informing the local government leadership of the agency’s presence and ensuring proper coordination before the assessment exercise begins.
The NEMA team reaffirmed its commitment to assessing the situation and working with relevant stakeholders towards identifying the extent of the damage and determining appropriate intervention measures.
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