Nigerian government begins implementation of unep report. The ogoni people also known as the ogonis are people in the region of southeastern senatorial district in rivers state nigeria. However, due to their visibility and dramatic appearance, oil spills still attract the attention of the media and consequently the public and politicians, as in the case of. Jun 08, 20 oil contamination originating from anthropogenic activities such as drilling operations and transportation is a wellknown and wellstudied environmental pollution problem. The ogoni case before the african commission on human. On 4 august 2011 the united nations environment programme unep published its environmental assessment of ogoniland, a study of oil pollution in the ogoniland region of rivers state in the eastern niger delta.
Fresh opportunity to make progress by ifeanyi izeze when the movement for the survival of ogoni people mosop in its statement on the federal governments recently proposed and announced fasttrack actions for the implementation of the unep report on the cleanup of ogoniland warned that it is important that we ogoni people avoid, even if tempted. Background to environmental degradation in ogoniland ogoniland is characterized by typically deltaic features. The rivers state governor, nyesom wike, has accused the federal government of not being serious about the cleanup of ogoniland. The ogoni case before the african commission on human and peoples rights fons coomans 1. The unep environmental assessment of ogoniland shell nigeria. Environmental assessment of ogoniland nigeria reliefweb. Unep has acquired an international reputation for assembling expert teams, coordinating demanding assessments and bringing scienti. The environmental assessment of ogoniland covers contaminated land, groundwater, surface water, sediment, vegetation, air pollution, public health, industry practices and institutional issues. Mosop says current executive committee stands a port harcourt high court presided over by hon.
They now number about over two million people and live in a 404squaremile 1,050 km 2 homeland which they also refer to as ogoni, or ogoniland. The following section describes in detail ogoniland s environmental setting and oil industry operations. Ogoniland has a population of close to 832,000 according to the 2006 national census. Introduction in 2001, the african commission on human and peoples rights concluded consideration of a communication under article 55 of the african charter on human rights and peoples. Fresh opportunity to make progress by ifeanyi izeze when the movement for the survival of ogoni people mosop in its statement on the federal governments recently proposed and announced fasttrack actions for the implementation of the unep report on the cleanup of ogoniland warned that it is important that we ogoni people avoid, even if. At the request of the federal republic of nigeria, unep has conducted an independent assessment of the environment and public health impacts of oil contamination in ogoniland, in the niger delta, and options for remediation. This report represents the best available understand. This report focuses on the military crackdown in ogoniland, which began in late may 1994 following the murders by a mob of four ogoni leaders who were branded as progovernment. The study shows extensive oil contamination of rivers, creeks, and ground waters in ogoniland, nigeria. Young musicians call for change in ogoniland, nigeria a region of the niger delta destabilized by environmentally calamitous oil spills and political neglect, ogoniland is. Ogoniland archives the guardian nigeria news nigeria and. Nigeria shell testing of ose ii on ogonieland soil.
The levels found in the more contaminated sites are high enough to cause severe impacts on. Ogoniland is situated in the niger delta region, the third largest mangrove ecosystem in the world. The spdc jv is committed to the implementation of the unep report and welcomes the federal government of nigerias fgn efforts to progress its implementation, including the creation of governing council gc and board of trustees bot of the ogoni restoration fund orf in aug 2016 to oversee and fund the cleanup. Nigeria shell testing of ose ii on ogonieland soil november 5. The ogoni crisis a casestudy of military repression in. Ogoni people showing how their environment has been polluted the nigerian government has long refused to negotiate with mosop, claiming it was not a legitimate organization. Environmental assessment of ogoniland site specific fact.
On the 4th of august 2011 the united nations environment program published its report into oil pollution in the ogoniland area of the niger delta in nigeria. The findings of the report show that oil pollution in ogoniland is widespread and severely affects many parts of the environment. Commendations have continued to trail the decision of the federal government to fast track implementation of the report of the united nations environment program, unep on ogoni communities in. This report represents the best available understanding of what has happened to the environment of ogoniland and the corresponding implications. In his report on the present case, the rapporteur of the commission. D green yesterday, may 4, 2020 nullified every action taken by legborsi pyagbara, former president of mosop following his suspension on the 3rd of november 2018 a. Spdc withdrew from ogoniland in 1993 following a rise in. The region of southeastern nigeria inhabited by the ogoni people.
April 2018 recent developments to implement unep report recommendations. Submit your details to receive further information about this report. Review of unep report on the environmental assessment of ogoniland preprint pdf available february 2018 with 2,443 reads how we measure reads. Aug 23, 2015 by taking actions aimed at fasttracking the implementation of the united nations environment programme unep report on ogoniland, president muhammadu buhari, the other day, demonstrated, in no. Nigerian government begins implementation of unep report on. Buhari to implement unep report, approves ogoniland cleanup on august 5. Ogoni will reject unep assessment report sahara reporters. Linguistic experts classify the ogoni languages of khana, gokana, and eleme as a distinct group within the beneucongo branch of african languages or.
The levels found in the more contaminated sites are high enough to cause severe impacts on the ecosystem and human health. The unep environmental assessment of ogoniland shell. Shell officials mixed and applied ose il to the soil themselves, they monitored the site, extracted the. The unep report on ogoniland was released on august 4, 2011 confirming claims by local communities and civil society groups that there exists an ecological disaster in the area. The unep report on ogoniland the guardian nigeria news. Unep members gather data for the environmental assessment in ogoniland. Add to cart share link contact us about this report close contact us. Ogoniland news latest breaking stories and top headlines. Environmental assessment of ogoniland, a study of oil pollution in the. The report paid particular attention to the oil giant shell, who have been a dominant player in the area for many years, and who have been widely condemned for their poor environmental record. Federal govt not serious about ogoni cleanup governor. A new implementation template has also been evolved at the instance of president buhari, and the environmental cleanup of ogoniland will commence in earnest with the presidents inauguration of. Ogoni congress resolutions on unep report sahara reporters.
Two reports in the last week are set to cause a fundamental shift in the response to oil pollution in the niger delta. By taking actions aimed at fasttracking the implementation of the united nations environment programme unep report on ogoniland, president muhammadu buhari, the other day, demonstrated, in no. Ogoni bill of rights page 1 of 8 the ogoni bill of rights which was presented to the government of the federal republic of nigeria in 1990 called for, among other things, political autonomy to participate in the affairs of. Ridderhof on february 15, 20 leave a comment on january 30, 20, the court rechtbank in the hague, the netherlands, ruled that royal dutch shell can be held partially responsible for pollution in nigerias niger delta region and ordered it to pay damages to one farmer. The spdc jv funded the report and provided data as requested. Addressing environmental health problems in ogoniland.
Unep environmental assessment of ogoniland 2 in ogoniland. May 27, 2012 shell nigeria demonstration testing of ose il in the ogoniland in the field summary on november 5 2012, shell oil company officials received ose il from dinetuks corporation ltd of nigeria for use on soil in the field in the ogoniland. Ogoni will reject unep assessment report ogonis will reject any aspect of the united nations environmental program unep report, which may conclude that the nationality is. Gentlemen and ladies of the press i want to thank you for your sustained reports on the ogoni drama which has inspired nigerians and the international community to demand that the nigerian government go beyond words in the cleanup exercise in ogoniland.
This asset report contains essential background information, significant issues and other. Unep ogoniland oil assessment reveals extent of environmental contamination and threats to human. The spdc joint venture financed the report and supplied data. On 4 august 2011 the united nations environment programme unep published its. Ogoniland 2011 unep report calls on government, communities and oil and gas operators to begin comprehensive cleanup of ogoniland 2016 spdc welcomes the inauguration of the governing council and board of trustees to oversee the hydrocarbon pollution and remediation project hyprep to implement the unep report in ogoniland. Unep environmental assessment of ogoniland site fact sheet see guide to content and terminology on last page. For background information about the general human rights situation in ogoniland, see s. Buhari to implement unep report, approves ogoniland cleanup oil spillage.
Shell nigeria demonstration testing of ose il in the ogoniland in the field summary on november 5 2012, shell oil company officials received ose il from dinetuks corporation ltd of nigeria for use on soil in the field in the ogoniland. Ogoni congress resolutions on unep report a special ogoni congress was called under the aegis of movement for the survival of the ogoni people. Spdc withdrew from ogoniland in 1993 following a rise in violence, threats to staff and. Further, the oil companies of the region appeared at times to be in complicity with the government, possibly even involved in some of the violence against the ogoni people. Read all the latest news, breaking stories, top headlines, opinion, pictures and videos about ogoniland from nigeria and the world on today. The report was commissioned by the federal government as part of a wider ogoni reconciliation process, which the shell petroleum. The ogoni case before the african commission on human and. The report said damage can be caused by failing oil pipelines, as well as by thieves who tap into the lines to steal crude oil a worsening problem in ogoniland. This report makes a valuable contribution towards improving understanding of the issue of oil spills and the environment in ogoniland and we pledge to work with the government, unep and others on the next steps. At the request of the federal republic of nigeria, unep has conducted an independent assessment of the environment and public health impacts of oil. Within ogoniland four main languages are spoken, which, although related, are mutually unintelligible. The united nations environmental programme was invited to investigate one of such degradation in ogoniland, in rivers state, eastern niger. Young musicians call for change in ogoniland, nigeria. The revelation gained much international attention in 2011 with the release of environmental assessment of ogoniland report by the united nations environment programme unep.
The oil company shell and the nigerian gov ernment have both failed to implement the rec ommendations made in the unep. Spdc welcomes unep report and responds to recommendations. The report was commissioned by the federal government as part of a wider ogoni reconciliation process, which the shell petroleum development company spdc supports. The shell petroleum development company of nigeria ltd spdc welcomes the united nations environment programme unep report environmental. The nigerian government officially launched a cleanup programme in ogoniland two years ago. Background to environmental degradation in ogoniland unep.
Aug 19, 2015 commendations have continued to trail the decision of the federal government to fast track implementation of the report of the united nations environment program, unep on ogoni communities in. The guardian nigeria newspaper brings you the latest headlines, opinions, political news, business reports and international news. Technical recommendations for environmental restoration. Unep delivered its report to the federal government of nigeria in august 2011.