The Nigerian government says it will start a disaster risk information awareness to inform the public on the consequences of illegal oil bunkering.
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq said this when she visited Imo state to commiserate with the government on the explosion which occurred at Abaezi forest, on Saturday, 23rd April 2022. Pictured below:
The Minister who was represented by the Director, Reliefs and Rehabilitation in the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Mr Alhassan Nuhu said that government will implement risk strategies to create awareness on the consequences of illegal crude oil refining amongst the locals.
Umar Farouq further urged traditional rulers, religious Heads and community leaders to advocate against illicit bunkering of oil in the communities.
