Isoko’s Oil and Gas Riches: A Story of Abundance and Neglect
Isokoland boasts of 17 listed oil and gas fields, including Uzere, Oleh, Olomoro, Emede, Owhe, Igbide, Okpolo-Enwhe, Ozoro, Ellu/Ovrode, Ofagbe, and Isoko Deep. Despite this abundance, the region faces poverty, lack of infrastructure, and neglect. Abandoned oil wells and inefficient gas utilization exacerbate environmental degradation. A policy analysis proposes solutions, including infrastructure development and community engagement. Implementation can optimize oil and gas resources, benefiting local communities and the nation.
In this Special Report by @LightRay! Media, the E-in-C, E.R. Umukoro proffers both insights and a policy brief in bridging the discordant gaps between poverty and suffering in the midst of plenty.