Oritsegbubemi Omatseyin
Lagos — The Director General of the National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency, NOSDRA, Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke, convened a meeting with representatives from the Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, to deliberate on the progress of the Bodo City Remediation project.
The gathering aimed to ensure the project’s adherence to international best practices, regulatory compliance, and environmental sustainability.
During the meeting, the SPDC team presented a comprehensive status update, outlining the accomplishments of the remediation efforts, including the removal of free-phase hydrocarbons, contaminated soil excavation and habitat restoration. The team also elaborated on future plans, encompassing the implementation of advanced remediation technologies and community engagement initiatives.
Engr. Woke and his team conducted a thorough examination of the briefing, posing technical questions and seeking clarification on critical project aspects, such as the efficacy of the remediation methods, environmental monitoring protocols and stakeholder engagement strategies.
Emphasising the importance of restoring the ecosystem to its pristine state, Engr. Woke reaffirmed NOSDRA’s commitment to rigorous oversight, technical guidance and collaboration with stakeholders to guarantee the project’s success.
The meeting culminated in a shared understanding of the project’s objectives, timelines and deliverables, with NOSDRA pledging to maintain regulatory vigilance and provide expert guidance to ensure the safe, efficient and environmentally responsible completion of the project.
Attendees included Michael Adrde, Spokesperson SPDC; Dayo Elasakin, Media Relations/CR SPDC; Dr. Kenneth Aroh, Head of NOSDRA Representatives.
