Linking Partners for Niger Delta Development

November 20, 2019

Official Commissioning of the Phase 2 Bodo Cleanup Project

  On Monday, November 11, 2019, the Phase 2 Bodo cleanup and restoration project was officially launched as the Paramount ruler, His Royal Highness (HRH) King […]
November 20, 2019

Bodo Phase 2 Cleanup Ready to Go

  After a major effort by oil spill remediation contractors, Bodo Mediation Initiative (BMI), Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) and the Bodo community, the cleanup of […]
November 20, 2019

Patrick Naagbanton: Night has dropped its dark ink on my dark palms

  The staff and members of the Bodo Mediation Initiative (BMI) are saddened at the demise of a brave and heroic human rights activist, Comrade Patrick […]
November 14, 2019

ATTEND: DevFest Port Harcourt 2019

  GDG DevFests are large, community-run developer events happening around the globe focused on community building and learning about Google’s technologies. The Port Harcourt edition of […]
November 7, 2019

Nigeria Social Cohesion Survey – Port Harcourt Dissemination Workshop

  The Africa Polling Institute (API) recently released the Nigeria Social Cohesion Survey report (#NSCS2019). The report amongst other findings has revealed that Nigeria is not […]
November 5, 2019

BMI and SPDC Carryout Inspection

  The Bodo Mediation Initiative (BMI) led by its Chairman, Inemo Samiama and representatives of the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) on Wednesday 30 October 2019 […]
October 22, 2019

Phase 2 Bodo Cleanup Assessment and Verification by SCAT

  During Phase 2 cleanup at Bodo starting in 2019, the Bodo Mediation Initiative (BMI) will use the internationally accepted Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Technique (SCAT) to […]
October 16, 2019

The Murder of an unsung Hero: Baribefe Bornu

  Members of the BMI are disheartened to learn of the death of Mr. Baribefe Bornu, a young and energetic man who worked with the many […]
October 16, 2019

Bodo Clean-up and Remediation Project: Medical and Swim Certification of Workers Underway

  Bodo community workers nominated for the Phase 2 Bodo clean-up and remediation project are being certified medically and for survival swimming with personal protective equipment […]
October 10, 2019

Senate Pushes for Commencement of Oil and Gas Museum in Oloibiri

  The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to direct the Petroleum Technology Development Fund and concerned contractors to begin immediate construction of the oil, […]
October 10, 2019

FSL Offers Funding Support to Imo State

  A Nigerian Investment Bank, FSL Securities Limited has offered to assist Imo State Government in raising about One Hundred Billion(100b) Naira for infrastructural development in […]
October 9, 2019

Akwa Ibom to Increase Investment in Agriculture

  The Akwa Ibom state government is set to increase its investments in the agricultural sector. This was disclosed by the state governor, Udom Emmanuel, who […]