Stakeholders have called for urgent and lasting measures to address the reported gas emissions and environmental crisis in Bille community, Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Oluwafemi said temporary interventions could not resolve the crisis without identifying the source of the emissions and determining how they could be permanently stopped.
He urged relevant authorities to establish a binding action plan that clearly defines responsibilities, deadlines, funding and reporting obligations for government agencies and operators involved.
Oluwafemi also appealed to the media to sustain public attention on the situation, monitor government commitments and ensure that the concerns of Bille residents remain part of the national conversation.
He described the crisis as not only an environmental issue but also a public health, human rights, environmental justice and corporate accountability concern.
Meanwhile, Agunbiade raised concerns over a fire truck donated to Bille by NNPC Limited as part of the emergency response. He said the vehicle remains locked and unused because no trained operator or emergency crew has been assigned to operate it.
He noted that even if the truck becomes operational, its usefulness could be limited because some parts of the community are accessible only through narrow pedestrian pathways.
The youth leader called for a coordinated emergency response system, an evacuation plan and training for local responders to handle emergencies effectively.
According to the documentary presented, residents of Bille, surrounded by creeks and waterways, can no longer safely depend on their traditional sources of water.
The report said households now rely heavily on sachet water for drinking, cooking, bathing and other domestic activities. A bag reportedly costs up to N1,000, while some families require as many as 10 bags daily.
CAPPA called on the government to release publicly the results of all tests conducted in the community and explain the potential risks and necessary precautions to residents.
The organisation also urged the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to conduct a comprehensive audit of oil and gas infrastructure in Bille, including active, ageing, idle and abandoned facilities.
It called for unsafe facilities to be repaired, isolated or decommissioned to prevent further harm.
CAPPA further demanded continuous access to safe water, free medical screening and treatment, health surveillance and safe temporary learning facilities for affected schools.
The organisation also sought timely compensation and livelihood support for affected households, including assistance to restore fishing and other economic activities disrupted by the crisis.
Representatives of relevant institutions similarly called for sustained action to restore the livelihoods of affected residents, protect public health and safeguard the Bille community from further environmental risks.