Contractor Says His Barge, Not Nembe E&P Caused ‘Minor’ Bayelsa Vessel Accident
•Dismisses claims of operational failure of oil firm’s equipment •Says his vessel struck debris during movement •Describes incident as ‘small’ Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Fresh details have emerged over the
In a recent incident at the Nembe Creek facility in Bayelsa State, a contractor's barge struck debris while moving, resulting in what he described as a "minor" accident. The vessel's owner, Mr. Ebikeme Sokere, clarified that the incident had no connection to Nembe Exploration and Production Ltd, previously known as Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Ltd. The barge belonged to Sokere's company, Fazal Environmental Company, and was not an operational crude-loading asset of the oil producer.
The incident had initially been linked to crude-loading activities at the Nembe Creek facility, which sparked environmental concerns and complaints from fishing communities. The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) visited the area and reported crude oil in waterways and mangrove banks, demanding immediate cleanup and compensation for affected residents.
However, Sokere offered to provide additional information to Nembe Exploration or other interested parties and suggested an inspection of the site to clarify the circumstances.
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