Oando Plc has confirmed that it recorded four operational oil spills in Bayelsa State from October 2024 till date.
Oando which acquired Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC) disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, by its spokesperson Mrs. Alero Balogun, who doubles as the General Manager, Human Resources and Business Support.
The statement is coming on the heels of a May 3, 2025, oil spill incident reported around Oando’s Ogboinbiri flow station in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area swamps which feeds crude to the oil firm’s export terminal at Brass in Bayelsa State.
It was gathered that the May 3 leak polluted the Nun River and the adjourning farmlands, adversely impacting the predominantly fishing and farming communities on the banks of the river.
The oil firm stated that it has concluded repair works on the ruptured pipelines as well as ongoing replacement sections of the pipeline that were dilapidated.
“Oando Plc announces the successful completion of repairs to its pipeline following oil spill incidents along the NEPL/Oando pipeline, which affected the Ogboinbiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.
“Between October 2024 to date, four operational spills occurred. Upon identification of each incident, we swiftly activated emergency response protocols in line with company policy, including the immediate shut-in of the affected wells and cessation of crude oil delivery through the pipeline.
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“Simultaneously, we deployed containment materials to prevent further spread of the oil and promptly initiated recovery efforts in accordance with regulatory requirements,
“Joint investigation visits were conducted with all relevant stakeholders, including representatives from government regulatory agencies and the Ogboinbiri community.
“We are pleased to report that the repairs of the affected sections of the pipeline have been completed. To further mitigate the risk of future incidents, we are implementing a sectional replacement of the pipeline,” Balogun said.
The oil firm expressed commitment to its host communities, adding that it is working diligently to ensure that its operations support the long-term environmental sustainability of the region.