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Deal #3075 Version #58604

Nigeria
Created at
2013-02-22
Last update
2015-09-03
Last full update
2020-06-24

Consultation of local community

Community consultation
Not consulted

How did the community react?

Community reaction
Rejection
Comment on community reaction
World Rainforest Movement claims that forceful evictions occurred by the RENL. Community protesters, which included chiefs, elders, women and youths threatened to shut the rubber company if the management failed to address the issues raised over the years.

Promised or received compensation

Promised compensation (e.g. for damages or resettlements)
No compensation

Promised benefits for local communities

Comment on promised benefits for local communities
Michelin donated 18 hectares in 2008 in order to build the village of Nova Igrapiuna, which includes schools, green spaces, modern water treatment plants