Rivers Community and CSOs Demand Action on Underwater Gas Eruption

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•The underwater gas eruption has been ongoing in Rivers State, Nigeria, as of March 2026.
•Local communities and CSOs have jointly issued calls for government and industry intervention.
•The gas eruption threatens marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of fishermen in the area.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Nigerian authorities and oil companies implement effective containment and mitigation measures the environmental damage could be minimized, restoring safety and economic activities for Rivers communities.

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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)CSOs, Rivers community urge solution to persistent underwater gas eruption

Civil society organizations (CSOs) and local communities in Rivers State, Nigeria, have called for urgent measures to address a persistent underwater gas eruption. The ongoing gas release poses environmental and safety risks to the local population and marine life. The situation affects fishing activities and could have broader ecological and economic impacts if not resolved.