…This commission will liese with oil producing and processing companies for the control and effective measure of oil pollution, spillages – Nobel Igwe
A bill for a law to establish the Anambra state oil producing areas development commission and for related matters have passed second reading at the Anambra state house of assembly.
The member representing Ogbaru 1 Constituency Hon. Chukwunonso Nobel Igwe who is the chief sponsor of the bill while throwing more light emphasized on the importance of creating the commission.
“This bill if passed into law will help in monitoring oil theft. This commission will liese with oil producing and processing companies for the control and effective measure of oil pollution, spillages and other progress in oil producing areas of the state like Ogbaru, Anambra East and West constituency.
“As an oil producing state who gets thirteen percent from the federal government, this commission will ensure the proper use to the resources to develop rural areas where the oils are been extracted because oil processing comes with environmental problems.
Hon. Uzoma Eli, Emeka Aforka, Emma Nwafor and deputy speaker Rr. Hon. Pascal Agbodike in there separate submission outlined the benefits of the bill and supported its passage.
“The commission of this bill will help to control the hazards that comes with oil processing because most of the community producing oil are around the riverian areas and are mostly farmers, soo it needs experts.
“This bill will enable the commission to maintain harmonious and cordial relationship
between the oil producing communities, companies and government. There won’t be crises. It will enhense the confidence and believe of the people towards government.
“oil in Nigeria is a blessing but if not properly management, might be a curse. The sharing formula of the resources will be properly handled by this commission.
Anambra Speaker Rt. Hon. Uche Okafor refered the bill to the newly created house committee on petroleum and mineral resources chaired by Hon. Nonso Smart Okafor and where giving two weeks to produce a reporter
