Mr Suraju said that while Nigeria possessed the foundational elements of a world-class petroleum environmental governance system, these elements remain fragmented.
He dedicated the recognition to environmental defenders and civil society actors in Africa.
At least 3,822 hectares, potentially worth $6.45 billion, have been allocated by Mr Wike to his two sons, Jordan, 25, and Joaquin, 23, over the past year.
The HEDA boss urged pressure groups, civil society actors, journalists, and citizens to judiciously use the FOI Act to demand transparency in public administration.
HEDA described the story as reflective of the significant role of investigative journalism, noting that the report was laudable.
“The spillage on the Western Delta has been cleaned up but they still have some challenges with Eastern Delta,” HEDA cited the FOI response.
He criticised the uncivil and condemnable actions of the SSS, which he deemed detrimental to the accountability process.
The group said its staging of the protest is to remind EFCC and ICPC of their responsibilities to investigate pending corruption cases under their watch.
He added that the World Bank should assist Nigeria in building refineries instead of importing fuel into the country.
The fund is meant for internet facilities at 20 airports, educational institutions, and markets across Nigeria.
