The following tweet exchanges takes place between Ken Saro-Wiwa, a social activist for Ogioniland, Nigeria and Brian Anderson, the managing director of Royal Dutch/Shell’s Nigerian oil exploration and development operation.
@KSW Multi-national oil companies have carted away an estimated $100b worth of oil from Ogoniland, offering us nothing in return. Those days will soon be over. #Ogoniland #socialjusticeforOgonipeople
@KSW: The Bill of Rights will ensure our people will reap full benefits from our land! #TheBillofRights
@B.Anderson: I want to make it crystal clear to everyone that Shell is operating within the legal boundary in Nigeria. #ShellPolicyforNigeria
@KSW: Today, I would like to cordially invite Shell to join hand with us to fight for social justice. #socialjusticeforOgonipeople
@Anderson: Shell is not a tool for political power. #ShellPolicyforNigeria
@KSW: Shell must be held accountable to our people and our land. #socialjusticeforOgonipeople
@Anderson:Even if Shell severs ties with Nigerian government, other oil companies will come in and do the same. Energy is on demand everywhere. #ShellPolicyforNigeria
@KSW:Ogoni people will no longer let others destroy our land! TOGETHER, FIGHT FOR JUSTICE! #socialjusticeforOgonipeople
@Anderson:Shell is deeply concerned with the plight of Ogoni people but Shell cannot interfere with political conflicts. #ShellPolicyforNigeria.
Source: Business, Society and Government site
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