For more than half a century, oil spills and gas flaring have poisoned the land, rivers, and forests of the Niger Delta. Bayelsa State has been described as one of the most polluted places on Earth, with communities facing toxic water, ruined farmland, and severe health risks.
Despite billions in profit taken by International Oil Companies (IOCs), little has been done to repair the damage. A clean-up is not only a matter of environmental necessity—it is a matter of survival, dignity, and justice for millions of people whose lives and livelihoods have been destroyed.