Nigerian Governor Orders Shutdown Of Illegal Refining Sites

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the shutdown of illegal crude oil refining sites in the state with immediate effect. <br />The governor directed council chairmen and community leaders to report those behind illegal bunkering and crude oil refining sites in their localities to his office for prosecution. <br />Wike stated that the move has become necessary to contain the menace of soot pollution which has continued to endanger public health in the state. <br />He lamented that despite bringing the issue to the attention of the Federal Government on numerous occasions, nothing has been done to address the situation