Igo Weli, general manager, External Relations, said at an interactive session on the Ogoni cleanup project that the United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP, recommendation encouraged a multi-stakeholder efforts driven by the federal government.

Shell, he said, will continue to play its role alongside other stakeholders under a transparent governance framework.

According to him, 15 SPDC JV sites, specifically mentioned in the report that needed attention had been remediated in the communities and certified by government. Shell has also raised its standard on remediation approaches in line with industry best practices, he said.

“SPDC JV remains fully committed to continue supporting and contributing its share within the appropriate framework and governance structures. We encourage all relevant stakeholders to also remain committed to contributing their share,” Weli said.