The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has kicked off a monitoring operation following an oil spill at the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) loading terminal, SMI, located in Bonny, Rivers State.
The spill was reportedly caused by a ruptured pipeline, prompting SPDC to take swift action by shutting down the affected pipeline to prevent further leakage.
Additionally, containment booms have been deployed to curb the spread of oil and safeguard nearby communities from potential environmental hazards.
Despite these containment efforts, the spill has reached the shoreline, raising concerns about its impact on the ecosystem and local livelihoods.
In response, NIMASA has activated its emergency operations center to closely monitor the situation and coordinate a robust response. The agency is working in collaboration with SPDC and other key stakeholders to evaluate the scale of the spill and determine the necessary remedial measures.
The agency also reassured the public of its unwavering commitment to minimizing the environmental and social consequences of the spill.
