Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for “closing an ugly chapter in our history”, following the Ogoni land clean-up on Thursday.
Wike stated that Buhari has exhibited commitment to the cause of the people of Niger Delta region, adding that the region had been subjected to the “worst form of environmental degradation”.
He said: “We commend Mr President’s determination to close this ugly chapter in our history, although this has taken long in coming, it is never too late when it comes to the environment.
“Millions of barrels of oil have been spilled into the environment by companies exploiting and extracting hydro carbons from the area with severe consequences to the eco system including wildlife, marine habitation, soil and water quality and human health”
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