Dumnamene Dekor, the member representing Khana/Gokana Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has called on the Federal and Rivers State governments to declare Bille Kingdom in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State a disaster zone. The call is due to persistent gas leaks and environmental degradation. Dekor made the call at the 2026 National Extractives Dialogue. The situation has raised concerns about the health and safety of residents.
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