Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike has said the government will not tolerate the shutting down of oil production facilities of operating companies in the state. They must not stop production by the operating companies. Such actions will negatively affect the finances of the Federal Government, the state and the local government areas”. Governor Wike said under no circumstances should communities take laws into their hands by preventing oil production companies from working. The governor said the committee will meet at regular intervals to address challenges with membership from permanent secretaries, community development, security agencies and oil companies in the state.

Source: The Guardian June 14, 2019 12:45 UTC