Niger Delta Environmental Issues

The video explores illegal oil refining in the Niger Delta, driven by poverty and corruption. It highlights the environmental and health impacts of oil spills and gas flaring, and the struggles of local communities. Despite corporate promises to address these issues, little progress has been made, leading to ongoing protests.

What is one of the main reasons young men in the Niger Delta engage in illegal oil refining?

• To support government initiatives

• Due to poverty and lack of employment

• To gain international recognition

• To improve environmental conditions

What is the life expectancy in the Niger Delta compared to the country's average?

• Equal to the average

• 20 years below the average

• 10 years above the average

• 10 years below the average

How do corrupt politicians and officials in the Niger Delta handle oil revenues?

• They invest it in local infrastructure

• They use it to fund educational programs

• They distribute it equally among the population

• They divide it among themselves

What has been the impact of oil spills on the fishing communities in the Niger Delta?

• Expansion of fishing areas

• Destruction of fishing nets and boats

• Improved water quality

• Increased fish population

What is the role of activist K AB Arido in the Niger Delta?

• He supports oil companies

• He opposes environmental regulations

• He supports villages in their fight for compensation

• He promotes gas flaring

What are some of the health issues caused by gas flaring in the Niger Delta?

• Improved respiratory health

• Increased cancer and asthma rates

• Enhanced immune system

• Reduced blood disorders

Despite being illegal, why does gas flaring continue in the Niger Delta?

• It is cheaper than investing in new technologies

• It is environmentally friendly

• It is supported by local communities

• It is required by international standards

What have politicians promised to improve in the Niger Delta?

• The amount of gas flaring

• The international oil prices

• The standard of living and education

• The number of oil spills

What is the main reason for the lack of progress in stopping harmful practices in the Niger Delta?

• Lack of awareness

• Insufficient funding and corruption

• Support from local communities

• International pressure

What is the estimated cost to repair the environmental damage in the Niger Delta?

• A few million dollars

• Several billion dollars

• A few thousand dollars

• Several hundred dollars