Residents of Ogoniland have called on the federal government to expedite action on the provision of clean water following the contamination of surface and ground water as a result of decades-long oil exploration.
They made the call at a recent community event — ‘Amplifying Ogoni Voices’ — implemented through TheCable with support from Bertha Foundation.
Over 300 residents from 17 communities in Gokana, Eleme and Khana LGAs represented youth and women groups, paramount rulers, council of female chiefs, council of village heads and activists.
In March, the minister…
