Research Report on the Effectiveness of Oil & Gas Producing Areas Development Commissions in the Niger Delta

Executive Summary This study assesses the operations of Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commissions across five oil producing states namely, Abia and Imo in the South-East; Edo and Delta in South-South, and Ondo in South-West geopolitical zones, southern Nigeria. The research assesses these commissions by describing and analyzing their operational efforts, enabling laws and the extent they have applied […]

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Cut Emissions, Stop relying on false solutions, CSOs Urges Chevron

…..Wants investors to vote against the Directors at tomorrow’s AGM. BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. May 30, 2023… The Peoples AGM, a Pan-Nigeria Civil Society platform campaigning for the enforcement of Paris Climate Agreement has urged Chevron, an oil company operating in Nigeria to cut emissions at source and stop relying on false solutions. Convener of the Peoples AGM, the Rev. David […]

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PEOPLES AGM PLATFORM SLAMS TOTAL ENERGIES, OTHERS FOR PRIORITIZING OIL AND GAS INVESTMENTS THAT IS FUELING CLIMATE CRISIS

Wants shareholders to reverse trend at 2023 AGM. BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. May 25, 2023…. The peoples AGM platform has criticized Total Energies, Eni, and Equinor for their role in prioritizing oil and gas investments that is fueling the climate crisis despite the urgent need to transit to clean, renewable energy, calling on investors and shareholders at Total Energies AGM scheduled […]

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COMMUNICATION ON ENGAGEMENT (COE)

Statement of Continued Support by the Managing DirectorTo our Stakeholders:I am pleased to confirm that the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) reaffirms its support for the United Nations Global Compact and its Ten Principles in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment, and Anti-Corruption. This is our Communication on Engagement with the United Nations Global Compact. And […]

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Social Investment Agency Act, ‘Buhari’s parting gift for millions of poor Nigerians,’ says ANEEJ

…Urges Tinubu to fund the new Agency. ABUJA, NIGERIA. May 24, 2023… The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ, has lauded the outgoing President, Muhammadu Buhari for signing the National Social Investment Programme Agency Bill into law before the end of his administration, describing it as a ‘good parting gift for millions of poor Nigerians.’ Executive Director of […]

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Request for Application from Consultants on Documentary Production

Terms of Reference (ToR) Short documentary video on the impact of oil exploration activities on the environment and the people’s health and livelihood in the Niger Delta Context Rising temperatures in Africa have already led to the loss of endemic flora and fauna in fragile ecosystems throughout Nigeria, with attendant impacts on communities. Now Nigeria is likely to be a […]

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UPDATE ON THE 2ND PEOPLES AGM AND RALLY HELD IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

MAY 17TH AND 18TH, 2023 As the AGMs of oil multinationals such SHELL, Total Energies, Exxon Mobil, and others hold this season, the peoples AGM platform convened by ANEEJ organized an alternative AGM in Abuja, Nigeria to discuss and take resolution on concrete issues affecting the people of Niger Delta and other frontline communities suffering environmental degradation and loss of […]

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CSOs Urge NUPRC to Withdraw Shell’s License

Want WB, AfDB, and Export Credit Agencies to discontinue financing fossil fuel projects ABUJA, NIGERIA. May 18, 2023… Civil Society Organisations working under the aegis of the People’s Annual General Meeting (PAGM), a shadow Annual meeting to that of oil majors,  have called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC  Ltd, to as a matter of […]

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People’s AGM: ANEEJ Welcomes Church of England’s Move Against Shell, Urges Tougher Measures

BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. May 15, 2023… The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ, has welcomed the commitment by the Church of England to vote against Shell’s Chair and Directors and the transition plan update during the company’s 2023 Annual general meeting scheduled for 23rd May, 2023. The Church also re-echoed its earlier announcement that it now needs to […]

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