Lawmaker representing Ibiono Ibom State Constituency in Akwa Ibom State, Moses Essien, has raised concerns about the economic implications of overflowing corked oil wells in his constituency.
These wells, located in Edem Urua, Ikpanya, Omu Ekene, and Aka Ikot Udo Eno, were discovered by Shell but abandoned due to insufficient oil for commercial exploitation.
Speaking to Journalists in Uyo, Essien urged the Ministry of Petroleum to assess these sites to determine if the oil reserves are now viable for commercial purposes given their overflow.