VOICED: Nigeria: 30 years to clean-up oil pollution in Ogoniland

The UN released a report highlighting the severe oil contamination in Nigeria's Ogoniland, urging a $1 billion cleanup fund. The report details decades of environmental damage affecting local communities, primarily caused by poor practices and oil theft. Shell, a major operator, acknowledges some responsibility but blames sabotage. The report poses challenges for Nigeria's government, heavily reliant on oil revenues, and may lead to international lawsuits.

What is the primary focus of the UN report regarding Ogoniland?

• Tourism promotion

• Economic development

• Oil contamination and cleanup

• Political stability

What amount has UNEP suggested for the cleanup fund in Ogoniland?

• $1 billion

• $750 million

• $500 million

• $2 billion

What reason does Shell give for the environmental damage in Ogoniland?

• Oil theft and sabotage

• Natural disasters

• Industrial expansion

• Government policies

Why is the report considered bad news for Nigeria's government?

• It calls for increased foreign investment

• It highlights the need for new oil exploration

• It suggests a decline in oil prices

• It threatens the country's oil revenue dependency

Which region, besides Ogoniland, could be similarly affected by oil contamination?

• Kano

• Lagos

• Abuja

• Niger Delta