Poisoned Legacy: Nigeria's Unending Struggle for Environmental Justice The Niger Delta, where the Niger River empties into the Gulf of Guinea, was once teeming with life and natural resources.
However, the arrival of Western oil companies in the 1960s brought devastating consequences. Decades of reckless drilling, spills, and flaring have irreparably disrupted the region's delicate balance of nature.
The people of Billé, a small town in the heart of the Niger Delta, are no strangers to this toxic legacy.