WATCH THE VIDEO HERE RESIDENTS of Ogale community in Eleme Local Government Area, Rivers State, are protesting an oil spill allegedly caused by Shell Nigeria. The demonstration is currently taking place at a Shell Oil Serv Facility, the site where the spill occurred about two weeks ago. Protesters are carrying placards displaying their grievances, with messages such as “Shell, Clean Up Your Mess” as they march through the area. The protest coincides with a UK court hearing on February 13, 2025, involving 13,000 farmers from affected communities in Ogale. On February 5, Shell Nigeria reported that an oil spill occurred in Ogale, near Port Harcourt, due to an overflow from a saver pit during flushing operations. The company stated that its spill response team contained the overflow and informed authorities, adding that arrangements were underway for a regulator-led joint visit to assess the spill’s cause and impact. The Niger Delta region has faced decades of oil spills, leading to severe environmental damage and negatively impacting the livelihoods and health of millions in local communities.
RIVERS: Ogale community protests oil spill, holds Shell responsible
