Global human right organization, Amnesty International (AI) has accused crude oil giants, Shell and Eni of “serious negligence” in cases of oil spills in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria.
In its latest report, Amnesty International said the “irresponsible approach” of the two companies to oil spills in the Niger Delta is worsening the environmental crisis and the plight of those affected.
AI’s business and human rights researcher, Mark Dummett said: “They often ignore reports of oil spills for months on end. On one occasion, Eni took more than a year to respond. The Niger Delta is one of the most polluted places on earth and it beggars belief that the companies responsible are still displaying this level of negligence”.
The shores of Niger Delta was thrown into flames few weeks ago when another oil spill happened in a remote arear of the state
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