The Federal Government has promised to take decisive action
against the ravaging soot in Rivers State.
The Minister of States for Petroleum Resources, Timipre
Sylva, made the promise on Thursday while delivering his speech at the 6th
National Council on Hydrocarbon held in Port Harcourt.
The minister, who was represented at the event by the
Permanent Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources Nasir
Gwazor, said he was deeply concerned about the soot, adding that his ministry
will work with the federal ministry of environment to tackle the issue.
“My good people of Port Harcourt, the soot is unacceptable.
It has made life hellish for residents.
“The Ministry of Petroleum Resources, therefore, realises
this problem and we are going to continue to work with the Ministry of
Environment to provide a lasting solution.”
On his part, Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, who was
represented by his commissioner for Energy and Natural Resources, Doctor Peter
Medee, appealed to Rivers people to avoid the temptation of stealing what
belongs to them and in the process destroy oil installations.
He called on the people “to continue to support the efforts
of the federal government to strengthen the production of crude oil as today
the major chunk of revenue of this country that will drive the sustenance of
the economy is from this sector.
“It is on that note that we call on you to avoid illegal
practices and negative tendencies that will affect this noble provision that
God has given to us”.
At the end of the summit, 38 memoranda from various groups
and agencies were approved by the council for onward consideration and possible
action.
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