Despite the plans of many stakeholders, including the government and operators, oil and gas remain the dominant sources of pollution in Nigeria’s petroleum producing areas. In this interview with Udeme Akpan, Prof. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh, a professor of Environmental studies, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta state provides deep insight into issues as well as solutions.

To maintain the existing peace in the region is quite important for us to function. If there’s a crisis in the region, all we are putting in place will not work

When our democracy gets free from money, tribalism, religion and other vices and anomalies, we shall be on our way to becoming a great nation as these monsters have been the clogs on our wheels for too long. My government will ensure true democracy and not a hybrid system.

I was so bad in English to the extent that I had to think on improving by speaking English on daily basis

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, speaking at The Financial Times Nigeria Summit, with the theme “Dispelling Uncertainty And Building Resilience”, conducted By David Pilling (Africa Editor, Financial Times), in Lagos on Thursday said: “There has been a lot of damage to the environment in terms of business and all that, but correcting that would take a while. Don’t forget that we (this administration) are barely three years old. But we are focused on doing the right thing.