By: Mandy Park No fewer than 10 Civil society organizations have vehemently rejected plans to resume oil drilling in Ogoniland, citing the legacy of environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa. Recall that Saro-Wiwa was executed in 1995 for his activism against the environmental degradation caused by oil extraction in the region. At a World Press Briefing on Monday, 15th September held in Lagos to commemorate the life and work of environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, a coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs) including: Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), Health of…
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