The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reacted to the oil spill at Bonny Terminal in Rivers state, and said it is monitoring the situation.
The oil spill occurred at the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) loading terminal, SMI, in Bonny, Rivers State.
A statement issued by the Assistant Director, Public Relations, NIMASA, Edwards Osagie, disclosed that the incident resulted from a ruptured pipeline.
The statement said the SPDC has promptly shut down the affected pipeline and deployed containment booms to protect the neighboring communities.
According to the statement, “Although the spill has reached the shoreline, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is actively monitoring the situation from an emergency operations center. The agency is collaborating with SPDC and other relevant stakeholders to assess the extent of the spill and determine necessary follow-up actions.”
NIMASA advised members of the public to remain calm as it is committed to mitigating the impact of the spill and restore affected areas.
