Shell to commit $10m to Ogoni clean-up

Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria said that it was providing the sum of $10 million as take-off fund and contribution towards the clean-up of Ogoniland.

The oil firm further expressed its commitment to the remediation of oil impacted spots in the area.

SPDC General Manager, Internal Relations, Mr. Igo Weli, explained that funds that would be used for the clean-up of Ogoniland would be available based on the Joint Venture and budgeting process with the Federal Government.

Weli spoke while briefing journalists in Port-Harcourt on Saturday, added that while the Federal Government through the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation would make available 55 percent, Shell would provide 30 percent.

UCJ, UNILORIN.