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A photo depicting a woman who slipped into an oil pond in Unity State on Monday (Photo by courtesy)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

By Awan Achiek<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Governor of Unity State Dr. Joseph Manytuil, has ordered the Greater Pioneer Operating Company (GPOC) to enhance safety and environmental protection measures. This directive follows an incident where a woman fell into an unprotected, hazardous oil pond within the Unity Oil Field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The woman, who has not been identified, was discovered among garbage and hazardous oil waste at the site, according to Unity State’s Information Minister, Nyakenya Yohannes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident took place at an oil-waste disposal site in the state, which authorities confirmed is used for storing contaminated oil waste and other dangerous materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities suspect the woman may be experiencing mental health challenges, though this has not been independently verified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Governor Manytuil, accompanied by GPOC field management, visited the scene on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, after images of the incident circulated widely on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The governor also visited the affected woman at Bentiu State Hospital, where he offered sympathy to her family following her reported chemical exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During his visit, Manytuil instructed GPOC to improve environmental protection and prioritize the safety and well-being of communities residing near oil-producing areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He stressed the importance of oil operators implementing measures to prevent communities from being exposed to hazardous substances and unsafe facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This incident has raised significant concerns among residents and authorities regarding safety standards in Unity State’s oil-producing regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Monday, September 14, the Unity State government, through the Ministry of Information and Communication, condemned the incident and urged relevant regulatory authorities to conduct an immediate investigation into its circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The state government also called for accountability and justice for the affected woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident has reignited demands for stricter oversight of oil operations, robust environmental safeguards, and enhanced protection for communities living near oil facilities in Unity State.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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