Civil society groups blame oil companies for food shortages across Niger Delta communities. The organizations say reckless drilling has polluted farmland and destroyed crops. They held a workshop called Empower2Sustain in Akwa Ibom State to discuss the crisis. Network Advancement Program for Poverty and Disaster Risk Reduction organized the event with support from Global Greengrants Fund and Oilwatch Africa. The groups fear worse food problems are coming to the region.
NAPPDRR director Emem Edoho wants communities to use agroecology farming methods. He believes these practices can heal damaged ecosystems and restore plant diversity. Edoho says local people should control their food systems rather than depend on outside sources. The approach helps communities preserve their traditions and build fairer societies. Agroecology offers hope for both environmental recovery and food independence.
Local officials attended the workshop to hear community concerns. Esit Eket council chairman Uduak Ikemesit Ikot sent her environment supervisor to represent her. Village head John Ekwere urged participants to pressure government leaders about gas flaring damage. He pointed to methane emissions and forest clearing as major threats to farming. These activities make land unusable for growing food.
Workshop participants demanded oil companies follow the Petroleum Industry Act rules. They want better pollution controls and environmental management plans. The groups called for stronger community involvement in oil industry decisions. Air pollution kills more people worldwide than any other cause. Energy companies must switch to cleaner power sources.
NAPPDRR director Emem Edoho wants communities to use agroecology farming methods. He believes these practices can heal damaged ecosystems and restore plant diversity. Edoho says local people should control their food systems rather than depend on outside sources. The approach helps communities preserve their traditions and build fairer societies. Agroecology offers hope for both environmental recovery and food independence.
Local officials attended the workshop to hear community concerns. Esit Eket council chairman Uduak Ikemesit Ikot sent her environment supervisor to represent her. Village head John Ekwere urged participants to pressure government leaders about gas flaring damage. He pointed to methane emissions and forest clearing as major threats to farming. These activities make land unusable for growing food.
Workshop participants demanded oil companies follow the Petroleum Industry Act rules. They want better pollution controls and environmental management plans. The groups called for stronger community involvement in oil industry decisions. Air pollution kills more people worldwide than any other cause. Energy companies must switch to cleaner power sources.
