Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- Members of the Ekuri community had accused the company of operating without due process, including the absence of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and community consent.

The community also alleged that security agencies were deployed to intimidate residents amid ongoing logging activities.

In response to the controversy, the House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources convened a stakeholders' meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

The meeting brought together representatives of the Ekuri community (Old and New), Ezemac International, the Cross River State Forestry Commission and other relevant stakeholders.

Addressing the committee, a community leader, Dr. Martins Egot, said the dispute reflects br...