Neighborhood Environment Watch Foundation

In Nigeria, the Agalegu Ameri community is resisting the exploitation of their lands by the First Patriot Mining Company. The Neighborhood Environment Watch Foundation is supporting them to document human rights violations, raise awareness about the case, and demand respect for their right to free, prior and informed consent.

Country

Nigeria

Project

Lead and zinc mining

Region

Africa

Sector focus

Mining & Extractives

Financier

First Patriot Mining Company

Violations/Impact

Conflict & militarization | Displacement & land grabbing | Environmental impacts: Pollution | Property damage | Reprisals

Impacted Communities

Rural Communities