Martins Asukpa pinpoints the remarkable progress in addressing environmental degradation and promoting environmental remediation in his community through Accountability Lab (AL) Nigeria’s Civic Action Teams (CivActs).
Martins Asukpa, a member of the Ibeno community from Akwa-Ibom state, had witnessed the environmental pollution caused by ExxonMobil's operations—including gas flaring and oil spills—for a long time. The environmental pollution has not only endangered the livelihoods of his community by polluting the air and water, but it has also resulted in significant health issues for community members. Martins and other community members were provided with the knowledge and skills necessary to self-advocate for their rights and benefits through the [...]