The lawmaker noted further that Bonny Island is a major export point in the oil and gas industry, as it hosts the single largest gas investment in the
Apiafi lamented that, “despite the significant contribution of Bonny to the national economy as a major revenue source for the nation, the island can only be accessed by boats and ferries as there is no link road connecting the island to other parts of Rivers State and Nigeria. The island also lacks adequate medical facilities.”
She expressed worry that, “due to the challenge of transportation and communication, it is usually difficult to get help or even access medical facilities in Port-Harcourt or other parts of the country.” The lawmaker warned that, “if the health issues is not contained, it could affect the residents and workforce of the International Oil Companies as well as the economy of the country , and could spread from there to other parts of the country especially in this global pandemic.”
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