Rivers Government Inspects Site of Eleme Gas Pipeline Explosion

A Rivers State Government team visited Aleto in Eleme Local Government Area, where a gas pipeline explosion last Thursday injured several people and damaged buildings and vehicles. Officials from the ministries of Energy and Natural Resources and Environment inspected the destruction and consoled affected residents. Permanent Secretary James Ngochindo said the team would report its findings and residents’ concerns to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and relevant agencies. Eleme monarch King Philip Osaro Obele thanked the government and urged authorities to prioritize environmental protection and improve local infrastructure.