Ogoni
Ogoni is an ethnic group and collection of communities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, concentrated in Rivers State along the eastern delta. The Ogoni people traditionally engage in farming, fishing, and small-scale trade, and inhabit numerous villages and towns along creeks and rivers.
Linguistically, the Ogoni languages form a small cluster within the Niger-Congo family, and are often referred
Historically, the Ogoni are known for political mobilization around environmental and resource issues. In 1990, leaders
Oil extraction by multinational companies, notably Royal Dutch Shell, since the 1950s produced extensive environmental damage
An assessment by the United Nations Environment Programme in 2011 documented severe contamination in Ogoniland and
Today, the Ogoni continue to seek environmental justice and sustainable development within Rivers State and Nigeria,