Akwa Ibom oil communities demand action on gas flaring, host community rights (opens original article in a new tab)

Oil communities in Akwa Ibom demand stronger accountability for gas flaring and environmental pollution, emphasizing the need for enforcement of regulations and community rights under the Petroleum Industry Act 2021.

• Stakeholders in Onna Local Government Area demand accountability for gas flaring and environmental pollution
• Workshop highlights host communities' rights under the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 and calls for enforcement of regulations
• Participants urge transparency in Host Community Development Trust funds and remediation of polluted sites