Producer: Esther Ofulue. The negative consequences that flow from the abundance of crude oil in this region has been popularly termed as “The Niger Delta Conflict”. However, what this podcast aims to show is that whilst oil is a key component of this conflict, it over simplifies what is in effect a multi-layered conflict. There is not just a singular conflict in the Delta, there are conflicts. From the environmental devastation, to the destruction of livelihoods, the rise of armed insurgency and corrupt governance.

My thanks to Dr Elias Courson for offering his time to be part of this podcast.