He said the agency would provide further updates on the spill and recovery efforts as events unfolded.
Mr Woke said the federal government is committed to increasing crude oil production to bolster national revenue.
Solomon Ukponevi, Head of NOSDRA’s field Office in Yenagoa, said Wednesday that the agency was investigating the incident.
Mr Stevens said climate change was one of the key pillars of President Joe Biden’s administration.
NOSDRA has called for robust environmental management plans to address oil-devastated land in Nigeria.
Residents said the facility had been discharging oil and gas into the coastal environment for the past one week.
Though Shell left Alakiri six years ago, the community still feels the impact of its pollution. Its successor Eroton has continued to pollute the environment.
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Nigeria oil spill response agency, NOSDRA had slammed a $3.6 billion fine on Shell for a 2011 spill on Bonga oilfield.
The company allegedly continues to disregard the government agency’s directives despite being sanctioned earlier.
