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Dr. Alay emphasized that over 80% of oil and gas facilities in Nigeria are located in the Niger Delta, leading to widespread environmental degradation. From 1995 onwards, there has been a notable pause on new oil activities, rooted in the community's demand for environmental remediation before any further exploitation of resources. While local communities have shown understanding towards the importance of oil and gas for national development, their call for adherence to international best practices regarding environmental care has largely gone unheeded.