Environmental Injustice in Nigeria Needs Urgent Action

Despite legislative efforts, gas flaring remains a crisis, highlighting the need for a rights-based approach to development.

In a recent panel discussion at the Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies, the issue of environmental justice took center stage. 

Delving into the complexities, this piece dissects the environmental injustices plaguing Nigeria, particularly in the Niger Delta. 

Despite numerous legislative attempts, gas flaring remains a persistent crisis, underscoring governmental inertia. The piece emphasizes the need for a rights-based approach to development, urging inclusive participation, accountability, and transparency to rectify environmental disparities and achieve true justice. 

The question lingers: when will the gestation period of laws deliver the promised environmental protection in the Niger Delta? It's time for a paradigm shift towards a more equitable and sustainable future.