Niger Delta Residents Demand Justice Over Oil Pollution

Residents from Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, and Akwa Ibom states in the Niger Delta have voiced serious concerns regarding persistent oil spills and gas leakages during the second edition of the People’s Environmental Assembly, also known as the Eco-Festival, held in Port Harcourt. The event, organized by the environmental rights group We the People, aimed to highlight the environmental and social impacts of oil exploration.

Participants reported increases in strange deaths, health challenges, and cases of early cessation of menstruation among women. Precious Ibegwura from Erema Community described the dire state of her community, emphasizing the extensive environmental degradation caused by oil companies.

Mitema Suoye George from Otuabagi Community noted the negative impact on fishing and health, while Warda Nebani Beryamon from Ikarama Community highlighted alarming levels of pollution. The residents are demanding urgent investigations and justice for the damages inflicted by oil companies.