Niger Delta Oil Extraction Quiz
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What is the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) and who led it?

MOSOP is an organization formed in 1990 to advocate for the rights of the Ogoni people in the Niger Delta. It was led by Ken Saro Wiwa.

What were the main concerns of the inhabitants of the oil producing regions in the Niger Delta?

The inhabitants were concerned about the environmental destruction caused by oil extraction and sought a fair share of the wealth generated from the land.

How did some groups and individuals protest against oil extraction in the Niger Delta?

Some groups and individuals destroyed oil extraction infrastructure, held oil workers hostage, and caused significant problems for the companies involved.

What is the population of Nigeria and its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2016?

<p>Nigeria has a population of 186 million (2016 values) and a Gross Domestic Product of US$405 billion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is Nigeria located geographically?

<p>Nigeria is a country in West Africa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) in the Niger Delta?

<p>Advocating for peaceful protests and fair share of wealth from oil extraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did some groups and individuals protesting oil extraction have on companies involved?

<p>Destroyed oil extraction infrastructure and held oil workers hostage</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rank of Nigeria's economy based on its Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

<p>27th</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the concerns of the inhabitants of the oil producing regions in the Niger Delta?

<p>Environmental destruction caused by oil extraction and fair share of the wealth generated</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the population of Nigeria in 2016?

<p>186 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

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