A leading environmental scientist, Dr. Suka Monta, has announced a breakthrough in the fight against oil pollution in the Niger Delta and other affected regions.
Speaking during a programme on Energy and Maritime Roundtable TV, Dr. Monta revealed that his newly developed organic-based nano-technology has the capacity to clean up oil spills within a significantly shorter period, ranging from weeks to months.
He explained that oil pollution from exploration and production activities has had devastating effects on communities in the Niger Delta, impacting human health, damaging infrastructure, and destroying aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
Dr. Monta highlighted the presence of harmful substances such as polychlorinated biphenyls and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in oil spills, noting that these pollutants are highly persistent and pose long-term environmental risks.
He also referenced previous investigations by international organizations in affected communities, stressing the urgent need for innovative solutions to address the region’s environmental challenges.
