'NUPRC's consultants work for Shell' -- Amnesty alleges conflict of interest in asset sale

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'NUPRC's consultants work for Shell' -- Amnesty alleges conflict of interest in asset sale
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Amnesty International, an international rights watchdog, says the Nigerian oil regulator must avoid conflict of interest in the proposed sale of Shell’s onshore assets.

Bunmi AdulojuAmnesty International, says the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission must avoid conflict of interest in the proposed sale of Shell’s onshore assets.

“The government regulator overseeing Shell’s sale of its onshore assets in Nigeria must avoid any perceived conflict of interests by ensuring and guaranteeing the full independence of any consultants it uses to review Shell’s proposed sale of its assets in Nigeria,” Sanusi said. The director said given the enormous “human rights risks at stake”, it is important that reviews of the sale are not just independent — but must be seen to be so.

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