The Niger Delta Journalists Association (NDJA) has urged the Imo State Government and oil companies operating in Ohaji/Egbema and Oguta Local Government Areas to end gas flaring. According to NDJA, gas flaring has caused serious environmental hazards in the host communities, and to address the lack of social amenities such as electricity, roads, water schemes, hospitals, markets and schools in the areas. Following their meeting in Owerri, the Imo State capital, the association demanded employment opportunities for youths of Ohaji/Egbema and Oguta in public service and oil companies. Scholarshi…
