The Chairman of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Council, Hon Vincent Nemieboka, in continuation of his advocacy meeting with major stakeholders in the LGA to curb the activities of illegal artisanal refineries and other activities, was at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in Charge of Eastern Ports Command.
Speaking during the visit, yesterday, Nemieboka said the visit was to familiarise himself with the hierarchy of the Eastern Port Command and to bring to its notice the illegal activities of some marine vessels used to transport illegally refined petroleum products from the creeks and Seaport to other parts of the country other than what they seem to be doing.
He said this is in line with the directives given by the Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, to make sure that illegal refineries are destroyed and those caught operating them or trading the products are prosecuted.
In her response the Commissioner of Eastern Port Command, CP Tami Evelyn Peterside, commended the efforts of the Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike in making sure the ecosystem and atmosphere is salvaged from degradation.
She used the medium to discourage those involved in such nefarious activities to desist from them.
She promised to launch an investigation on the activities of those using the sea port as transport point for illegally refined petroleum products.
He was accompanied by Hon Eunice Alabo, Vice Chairman Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area; Hon Thompson Ogwama, Leader Ogu/Bolo Legislative Assembly; Hon Daniel Tamuno, Secretary of Council; Hon Daniel Iruene, Hon Fred Iyaye, ESA on Company Matters.