Justice In Nigeria Now � Blog Archive � Shell in Nigeria: unable or unwilling?

2.2.11

Justice In Nigeria Now � Blog Archive � Shell in Nigeria: unable or unwilling?: "“In our engagement with the Nigerian government, particularly at [the] local level, there was a degree of fear of Shell. Local regulators in particular were very afraid to speak about Shell unless they could be guaranteed not to be named. They feared losing their jobs if they told the truth about how Shell operates. At the federal level we face serious challenges. The government knows there’s problems; it’s not doing enough… [but] there are things that are Shell’s responsibility and it cannot point to the government of Nigeria.” --Amnesty International spokesperson Audrey Gaughran

Anglo-Dutch oil company Shell must take responsibility, critics say. Shell is trying, but is facing a failing government and sabotage, says the oil company. But who is right? The Dutch parliament has held a hearing on oil extraction in Nigeria and its impact on the local population."