Africa Is Not a Country Seminar Series (2nd Edition)

The Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University presents the seminar series: “Africa Is Not a Country’’
This series aims to address the absent, inadequate, skewed, and inaccurate representation of Africa and African issues in global discourse.

Second Seminar: ‘Environmental Genocide: A Discussion on the Human and Environmental Costs of Oil in Nigeria’
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 27, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST

Speakers
Professor Engobo Emeseh, School of Law Head, University of Bradford
Dr. Kathryn Nwajiaku-Dahou, Director of Politics and Governance, ODI Global
Dr. Isaac ‘Asume’ Osuoka, Social Action International

How to Attend
Online: Register here

Join us for this critical discussion on environmental degradation, human rights, and corporate accountability in Nigeria’s oil-producing regions. Our expert panel will examine the intersections of resource extraction, environmental justice, and community resistance as captured in the Bayelsa Commission Report.

For more information and answers to questions, kindly email dasiedu@yorku.ca