Gas Eruption: CSOs Demand National Emergency in Rivers Community
. Raise alarm over alleged 11 deaths Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt A coalition of civil society organisations under the platform of The People’s Assembly has called on President Bola
A coalition of civil society organisations in Rivers State has demanded a national emergency following persistent gas eruptions that have reportedly claimed 11 lives. The People's Assembly coalition is calling for immediate action from President Bola Tinubu, including the relocation of residents, emergency medical intervention, and funding to identify and contain the source of the gas leak.
The coalition alleges that the gas eruption, which began around October 2025, has exposed residents to serious health risks and disrupted economic and social activities. Independent monitoring has detected unsafe levels of methane, hydrogen sulphide, and carbon dioxide in the community. The coalition has also demanded emergency funding for the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) and the activation of the regional Spill Command Centre.
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