Amnesty International has asked the incoming administration of President-elect Bola Tinubu to ensure that the Shell's planned sale of its onshore assets in the Niger Delta, does not lead to a further deterioration in human rights in the region
Amnesty International has asked the incoming administration of President-elect Bola Tinubu, to ensure that Shell compensates victims of oil spills before completing the planned sale of its onshore assets in the Niger Delta.
The institution also asked the incoming government to ensure that the proposed sale of assets does not lead to a further deterioration in human rights in the region. “Shell should not be allowed to wash its hands of the problems and leave. Shell has earned billions of dollars from this business and it must make sure that its withdrawal does not have negative human rights and environmental consequences,” he said.exercising appropriate oversight of Shell’s sale, Nigeria’s incoming government has a unique opportunity to demonstrate its determination to uphold and protect the human rights of its citizens .
“We urge the new government, under President-elect Bola Tinubu, to ensure Shell’s sale does not end or limit the company’s liabilities,” Dummett said.
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