Monthly Archives: February 2025

BUKUMA FIRE OUTBREAK & OIL SPILL, OML18

BUKUMA FIRE OUTBREAK & OIL SPILL, OML18

Excerpts The Senate Notes with deep concern the recent fire outbreak and oil spill from Manifold Well 8/ BUG 008 in OML 18, Bukuma (Agum) Community, Rivers State, which caused extensive environmental damage, displacement of residents, destruction of property, and health risks to the affected population. Recalls that incidents of oil spills and fire outbreaks in the Niger Delta region…

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Applauds FG N4.8 billion Allocation for HIV treatment in Nigeria

Applauds FG N4.8 billion Allocation for HIV treatment in Nigeria

Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health (Secondary andTertiary), has commended the Federal Government’s recent allocation of N4.8 billion for HIVtreatment in Nigeria. This significant addition to the 2025 overall budget for Health demonstratesthe government’s commitment to domestic financing and sustainability in the health sector. The former Deputy Governor of Rivers State has been instrumental…

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