Stakeholders Urge Shell to Address Pollution Issues Before Divestment in Niger Delta
Stakeholders in the Niger Delta, including Bless Ibung and Chima William of Eden Resource Center, are pressuring Shell Petroleum Development Company to tackle persistent pollution issues before divesting. They demand reparations and compensation for affected communities in regions like Bayelsa and Abia.
The stakeholders criticize Shell's alleged environmental and human rights abuses, emphasizing the need for accountability. Keziah Okpojo highlights the importance of women's inclusion in environmental justice advocacy.
The meeting organized by Eden Resource Center aimed to raise awareness, educate communities, and empower them to hold oil companies accountable for pollution.
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