By Awhawha Awhawha
Chevron Nigeria Limited (“CNL”), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and CNL, has debunked allegation of oil spill.
The statement was issued by Olusoga Oduselu, General Manager, Policy Government and Public Affairs.
It reads, “ CNL confirms that it is aware of media reports alleging an ongoing spill in CNL’s Berth Offshore Platform (“BOP”) impacting communities in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State in CNL’s western operations area”
“ CNL also confirms that the allegation of oil spill in CNL’s BOP in Ondo State is not true”
Oduselu noted that CNL remains committed to protecting people, environment and conducting its operations reliably and efficiently in compliance with regulatory requirements and consideration for the environment.
“ CNL is committed to the socio-economic development and empowerment of communities neighbouring its areas of operations”