The Federal Executive Council has approved a total of 95.9 billion naira for the remediation of simple hydrocarbon-impacted sites in Ogoni land.

The amount is in favour of 35 contractors and the construction of 132 VK transmission lines and power substations for Phase 1 of the Ogoni power project.

The Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abdullahi stated this while briefing journalists at the end of the Federal Executive Council at the State House. 

He noted that the move is essentially to provide succour to the Ogoni people.