Clean up in ogoniland news
Ogoniland is a region in Nigeria that has been heavily impacted by oil pollution, particularly by the activities of the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC). Here are some recent news articles and updates on the cleanup efforts in Ogoniland:
Recent News Articles:
- Nigeria's Ogoniland Cleanup Efforts Lag Behind Schedule (Reuters, March 2023)
The cleanup efforts in Ogoniland have been slow, with only about 10% of the affected areas cleaned up so far. The Nigerian government and Shell have been criticized for the lack of progress.
- Ogoniland Cleanup: Shell, Nigerian Government Fail to Meet Deadline (Premium Times, February 2023)
The cleanup efforts were supposed to be completed by 2015, but the deadline has been repeatedly extended. The Nigerian government and Shell have been accused of not doing enough to address the pollution.
- Ogoniland Cleanup: Communities Demand Action from Nigerian Government (This Day, January 2023)
Communities in Ogoniland are demanding action from the Nigerian government to address the pollution and cleanup the affected areas. They are also calling for compensation for the damage caused by the pollution.
Updates on Cleanup Efforts:
- Shell Completes Cleanup of 10% of Ogoniland (Shell Nigeria, January 2023)
Shell has announced that it has completed the cleanup of 10% of the affected areas in Ogoniland. However, this is still far behind the original deadline and the communities are demanding more action.
- Nigerian Government Launches New Cleanup Initiative in Ogoniland (Nigerian Government, December 2022)
The Nigerian government has launched a new initiative to cleanup Ogoniland, which includes the construction of new infrastructure and the hiring of local workers. However, the effectiveness of this initiative remains to be seen.
- International Community Calls for Action on Ogoniland Cleanup (Amnesty International, November 2022)
Amnesty International and other international organizations have called on the Nigerian government and Shell to take immediate action to cleanup Ogoniland and address the pollution. They have also called for compensation for the affected communities.
Overall, the cleanup efforts in Ogoniland have been slow and inadequate, and the communities are demanding more action from the Nigerian government and Shell.