VOICED: Oil pollution takes its toll on Niger Delta

The video discusses the severe ecological impact of oil spills in the Niger Delta, comparing it to the Gulf of Mexico disaster. Over 50 years, millions of barrels of oil have polluted the region, affecting local communities' health and livelihoods. Major oil companies like Shell and Chevron are implicated, with spills often attributed to theft and sabotage. The UN highlights the complexity of addressing pollution due to poverty, violence, and corruption. Efforts to clean up are hindered by unresolved root causes, leaving local fishermen struggling.

What has been the estimated amount of oil spilled in the Niger Delta over the last 50 years?

How has the oil industry affected the fishing practices in Ogoniland?

What are some of the health risks mentioned by local people in the Niger Delta?

What are the root causes of pollution in the Niger Delta as mentioned in the text?

What challenges do fishermen in Ogoniland face due to pollution?