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Deal #4555 Version #68301
Nigeria
Created at
2014-11-20
Last update
2021-02-02
Last full update
2024-07-01
Names of communities / indigenous peoples affected
Name of community
Gbelebu,
Safargbo,
Okomu,
Oweike,
Maikolo
How did the community react?
Community reaction
Rejection
Comment on community reaction
"protesters also accused the Edo State Government of selling their farmlands to the company"
Presence of land conflicts
Presence of land conflicts
Yes
Presence of organizations and actions taken (e.g. farmer organizations, NGOs, etc.)
Presence of organizations and actions taken (e.g. farmer organizations, NGOs, etc.)
Host communities have undertaken peaceful protests several times- the last time was to protest about the water pollution from the agro-chemicals that the company is using and also they accused the company of positioning fierce military men on the only road that linked them to Udo, a neighbouring community.