Drilled
Nearly 30 Years After the Ogoni 9 Tragedy, Nigerians Are Still Resisting Oil Colonialism
Mar 5, 2024
Ugochi Anyaka Oluigbo, a committed reporter covering environmental activism in the Niger Delta, joins Fine Boy Kuku, a former print journalist and MOSOP member living in exile. They discuss Shell's recent shift to offshore drilling while leaving a legacy of pollution and unrest in Nigeria. The duo highlights the Ogoni people's ongoing fight for justice, the brutal suppression of protests, and the pressing need for accountability from foreign oil giants. Personal stories reveal the deep scars of environmental and social injustice that continue to fuel resistance.
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- Despite Shell's announcement to shift offshore, Nigeria faces long-term environmental degradation and political crises from its oil industry legacy.
- Activists in Nigeria continue to resist oil colonialism, advocating for accountability and meaningful environmental restoration amid ongoing repression and violence.
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