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GROUPS CONDEMN PLANNED RESUMPTION OF OIL EXTRACTION IN OGONILAND

The groups expressed their unequivocal condemnation of the planned resumption of oil exploration and production activities in Ogoniland.

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January 21, 2025
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Statement on the Contemplated Resumption of Oil Extraction in Ogoni Land

Concerned civil society organisations in the Niger Delta met at the Port Harcourt office of Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria to deliberate on the recent invitation by the office of the National Security Adviser to the President, Mr Nuhu Ribadu to some Ogoni leaders and stakeholders to a private meeting in Abuja to discuss the resumption of oil production in Ogoniland. While recognising and condemning the nations dependence on fossil fuel, it is however insensitive for this administration to open any form of discussion with handpicked group of Ogoni leaders for such talks, noting that the overall will of the majority of Ogonis is -paramount in this matter. The groups expressed their unequivocal condemnation of the planned resumption of oil exploration and production activities in Ogoniland.

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This decision disregards the enduring environmental, social, and economic injustices faced by the Ogoni people and undermines efforts toward sustainable development, environmental justice, community empowerment and cleanup of the devastated environment
Ogoniland has been a symbol of environmental degradation caused by decades of reckless oil exploitation and decrepit equipment. Reports, including the UNEP Environmental Assessment of Ogoniland of 2011, have documented the catastrophic consequences of oil spills, gas flaring, and poor remediation efforts, leaving the land, water, and air severely polluted.

The livelihoods and health of the Ogoni people have suffered immeasurably, with no substantial accountability from the oil industry or adequate redress from the government.

The groups explained that they had expected that this administration would have called for a multi stakeholder meeting in Ogoni land to listen to the plight of the Ogonis and also agree with them on how best to tackle the poverty and hunger occasioned by their loss of livelihoods caused by years of pollution and resultant poisoning of their land and waters.

The forum noted with dismay that two major issues-June 12 and the Ogoni struggle were plaguing the nation when democracy was restored in 1999. The matter of June 12 has been settled with the federal government conferring a national honor of GCFR on MKO Abiola and also recognizing him as the hero of democracy. It is time, Ken Saro-Wiwa is recognized and honoured as the hero of the environment and given his due honour.

Despite numerous calls for justice and transparency, the Nigerian government has been slow in the implementation of the UNEP report recommendations to clean up the land effectively. It is also on record that the government of Nigeria is reluctant to contribute to the ongoing cleanup of Ogoniland and is keeping a blind eye to the atrocious continuation of destructive oil activities across the Niger Delta.

The attempt to resume oil extraction in a region already ravaged by environmental neglect further exacerbates the suffering of the people and is a affront on their right to a safe environment. It also disregards their right to free, prior, and informed consent a fundamental principle under international law.

We demand as follows:

Halt all plans for resumption of oil extraction in Ogoniland until there is meaningful consultation with the Ogoni people and full remediation of the damaged environment.

That not one more oil well should be drilled in the Niger Delta and the government, and the oil companies should commence immediate and total cleanup of the region.

One trillion United States Dollars should be earmarked for immediate clean up of the Niger Delta and compensation for loss of livelihoods.
Immediate review of the Kangaroo Military trial and execution of ken Saro-Wiwa with other martyrs and their exoneration.
Immediate and unconditional release of the confiscated Ken Saro-Memorial Bus sculpture held by Nigeria Customs since 2015.

Full Implementation of the UNEP Report and ensuring that the clean-up and restoration of Ogoniland are prioritized and carried out transparently and effectively.
More funding should be allocated to HYPREP to hasten up their actions on the clean up.

Ensure justice for the Ogoni People by address historical grievances, including compensation for environmental and economic losses and accountability for decades of ecological destruction.

Community participation and a guarantee that decisions affecting Ogoniland follow the respect for the Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) of the communities.
Holding oil companies, particularly Shell, accountable for past environmental damages and human rights violations.

Demilitarization of the Niger Delta and an end to the intimidation and harassment of environmental activists and local communities.
Enforcing strict regulations on oil companies operating in Nigeria.

Halt all discussions on divestment until the polluted Niger Delta region is cleaned up.

Transitioning to renewable energy and reducing dependence on fossil fuels to mitigate environmental harm.

The contemplated resumption of oil operations in Ogoniland poses a significant threat to the fundamental human rights of the Ogoni people and negates Nigeria’s effort at tackling climate change. These include the right to a clean and healthy environment, the right to health, and the right to life.

Any attempt to impose extractive activities without addressing these historical injustices will only deepen the mistrust between the government, oil companies, and local communities. The resumption of oil activities in Ogoniland is not only a betrayal of the Ogoni struggle but also a threat to the environment and future generations and a false hope that colonial extractivism promotes positive development. We stand in solidarity with the Ogoni people in their fight for justice and sustainable development.

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Miideekor Environmental Development Initiative

Ogoni Solidarity Forum-Nigeria

South South Youths Initiative

Peoples Advancement Centre

Environmental Rights Action

Kebetkache women development centre

Social Action
Lekeh development centre

Rainbowwatch Development centre

Kalop Environmental centre

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