See the havoc caused by the discovery of oil in Nigeria

[@Didmasela]

If there was no institutionalised endemic corruption in Nigeria(by some corrupt greedy, evil hearltess politicians), Nigeria would today be the richest and most industrialised advanced country in the world, with no single poor person. Nigeria, just like other African countries, is not poor, but poorly managed. It makes my heart to weep. While doing a research in Foreign Direct Investments in developing countries, I chose Nigeria as a case study. That was when I realised how rich Nigeria is: since the first production of oil in 1958 (when the first Nigerian crude oil was exported to Rotterdam, Holland) up until 2020, Nigerian government has earned more than 1.5 trillion US dollars in oil revenue alone) without revenue from Natural Gas). I am now doing research on energy security(resource wars). I encourage every Nigerian, and every African to read these two books; 1- Chapter 1-Nigeria: Political violence, governanance and corporate responsibility in a Petro-State, by Okey Ibeanu and Robin Luckham) in the book ”Oil Wars 2007, by Mary Kaldoe, Terry Lynn Karl & Yahia Said . 2-Rising Powers, Shrinking Planet. The New Geopolitics of Energy 2009, by Michael T. Klare

[@fma990]

Where I go to school, there is a 20 year old daughter of a Nigerian politician. She lives by herself an a HUGE mansion in Potomac, Maryland (the fourth most affluent area in the US) with her fleet of servers, cars, ... now I know where the money goes!

[@valenciageorge4518]

Faris Almomen her parents stole from the poors

[@5103jerry]

is you nigerian, if not expose her to them

[@africaniishworld2556]

An Eye opener for the newbies and people ignorant to world affairs... Nigeria oil problems n difficulties within the country are not from foreign involvement in the country but the foolish fools in power and people in control and people who don't say or do shit!

[@elchoobylmao4607]

Africaniish world lmfao Africans going Africa amirite

[@namata305]

Ohhh Asari Dokubo

[@greatcollins]

ASSARI BABA, the great freedom fighter, greetings to u from U S A.

[@wateromiproduction3898]

I am a Yoruba man, shocked and saddened. First the people need to be well protected and cared for. How can Nigeria be existing from oil receipts and ALL the people of Rivers dont have council houses, free health and access to the best schools.

[@ATTAHJERRY]

man this is crazy... its hard to imagine that the people who own this are suffering in the hands of the government... man somthing needs to be done... we nigerians overseas need to unite and begin putting pressure on the nigerian government so things could chang for our bros and sistas

[@DAILEYericCaryUSA]

Your intellect is showing.

[@slimshadyy001]

I pray for Nigeria daily!!...join me everybody.....we need God's intrvention

[@BazBohlen]

Welcome to earth, Money makes the world go round.

[@viokand]

reply to sshapewa Very good point, most southern Nigerians do not like to farm, farming is mostly done by northerners, I can't believe how intelligent you are.

[@NyxRedvines]

Wait, let me get this straight. Africa has Diamonds and Oil, HOW THE HELL IS IT POOR????

[@robthompson1737]

Because the people in charge are corrupt!

[@bluedragon219123]

Has the audio and video desynced about a third in for anyone else too lol!. :)

[@jamiekanrahchah3124]

Truth is an evasive ingredient. Trust has to be earned. Respect for all clears the way for endless natural improvements.

[@LookyLuke1]

My heart bleeds for Nigeria. Sometimes i feel like there's no hope for us. Our Fathers have been talking about another civil war for years. It just might be time for that. But there is so much greed and corruption that has existed for so long in that country, even if the Niger Delta becomes a republic of it's own, whose leadership will it be under?? We'd be right back to fighting in a year.

[@Nnfefe]

I derived extreme satisfaction of what happening to you guys

[@Ann]

Yes I vote for an equal money equal labor system.

[@stephaniesantiago2043]

It's really hard to concentrate on this video when it's so out of synch. Just sayin'.

[@vixxy02]

Your words are so WISE and TRUE!! PEACE!!

[@ed1701]

It is well with Nigeria, in Jesus name.

[@tamahola]

It is truly a shame. But I can't blame them.

[@nograviti]

You cannot give up hope, as soon as you do then all hope is lost. I am a british born nigerian in the UK, but never does a day go by when I dont think of that country. I wish I could have used my intellect to advance the prospects of that nation. Its a shame, its has such potential and sadly the diaspora has been too successful, integrating better than most black groups into western nations. Another 30 years and the people who left will never return..

[@zuchampkikon3163]

'Look at our oil city' pointing at the slums. Lol.... Oh it killed me

[@isaiahfavour2647]

See how oil city be like a place that doesn't have common groundnut , as if is a course land. You see ? British and northern Nigerians are eating more and prospering every day from the oil

[@CrazyShakaZulu]

I am an Igbo myself and I think it'd be just as corrupt as Nigeria. If Europeans just carved out an Igbo state, it'd be corrupt. If the Igbos created a state themselves, it'd be less corrupt but at least politically unified

[@Kalydosos]

Your right this is one of my biggest fears for Africa however, I doubt the Chinese will let. The US or Britain walk into to its African sphere of influence and do what they please. Where China doesn't have interests in Africa it might be different.

[@Biafrans7]

"When President Yar'Adua came in, he promised he was going to develop the Niger Delta. He has spent over one year, but has done nothing. Recently he came with the idea of a summit, but we said no. Today, the summit has been canceled. What we now concluded is that they should collate all the reports of the panels or commissions of inquiry from 1958 till date and come out with something." --- Edwin Kiagbodo(Clark). Vanguard Friday August 8, 2008. Kiagbodo helped transfer resource rights in 1967.

[@dduji4123]

Foreal this guy is right, the oil companies need to leave before there destroyed. Tempted to go join him...

[@youyoutful]

dude no need to be abusive , i was actually directing my comment at the same person ,i was probably absent minded and then clicked on you ,and btw you can make points without being abusive just saying ,and whats with i cant read stuff ,is that a sensitive statement??

[@PAAKWAMEPAA]

The Girl at 7:42 would make a spectacular photo! She is just beautiful. By the way the oil crises in Nigeria is a very serious issue. We should get to the bottom of this immediately.

[@Einyang13]

very informing, but the audio was slower that the actual film itself

[@acdcphsico]

I'm sorry but it seems some country's don't want our help. And there is already to much problems in the middle east, we cant really focus on guys much, but we are trying. Thankyou.

[@Gluluman]

The puzzling dilemma here is how could such crux be analyzed? Nigeria one of Africa’s gold mine…the richest country in Africa. In fact, Nigeria has the best quality oil in the world, know as “light sweet crude” the best quality oil in the world, in the industry, light sweet refine oil is preferred for top premium JET-A fuel, the most expensive fuel in aviation. Up to $8.50 a gallon, sometimes more.

[@askAlanNow]

I cannot decide who is the bigger jerk.

[@itsacorporatething]

fight transnationals, fight consumerism, fight injustice.

[@obiwashere]

there is no hope for nigeria...i'm never going back

[@dgh6293]

fuck you then im sure youre just a cheap labourer

[@henrydavids3724]

It's can never be one Nigeria like this never I am a Nigeria but I eat the name believe me

[@sweetpotaho]

this helped me soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much on my hirtory paper. thank you!

[@5103jerry]

the devils stole them blind

[@valenciageorge4518]

shame rich country but poor citizens

[@haggidubious]

God what a horrible mess. Like we did in Iran in the '50s, we are making an implaccable enemy here.

[@isaiahfavour2647]

We need Biafra please

[@5103jerry]

what you need is to be civilized

[@eleven451]

People think Oil is a good thing for a country , but look around the world countries with huge reserves of Oil have less to no Freedom . Here are Oil rich countries - Angola, Gabon, Nigeria, Iran, Russia, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Venezula, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Syria, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan, Burma and Saudi Arabia.

[@innesisla]

See you soon Nigeria heading to Warrie for 5/5. I was there 13 years ago, here we go again

[@sorayamaund1]

The living condition is terrible, not fair. They should at least help or do more, to the Delta people that live in the oily environment. I think they should keep fighting for their right!

[@isaiahfavour2647]

You killed KING Sarowiwa, still do nothing to his people

[@starqz5176]

I agree. NEVER believe anyone from that country who asks you to send them money there! I cannot advise that to people enough

[@lamrof]

Same problem we have in Ethiopia Ogaden region. At least in Nigeria the oil is there.

[@1Naijalulu]

dream,u r a dreamer lost in the nigthmares of your thoughts, go read nigeria and biafran history and start making assumptions, cuz then you will understand that biafra,not only the igbos, existed as a country once when the northern and western nigerian joined hand to fight a people of peace.

[@KrazyK823]

My guy , una Igbo people dey craze, Why scatter di country any further, abi. Oyo, comot from dia!!!!! Naija for strong , unna people go med together abi, pafukate and destroy tribalism abi, intermarriage abi, open ur sense, na bi so!!!!!

[@Twinmadness523]

You realize that British colonialism made English a popular language in Nigeria. Before they left, they left transportation and the english language to the Yoruba ethnic group, english is bound to spread throughout Nigeria perhaps except in the mainly Islamic North

[@SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

There are poor people everywhere and rich people everywhere. Go to East Baltimore (USA) and you will see people living in worst conditions.

[@Khannea]

The Dune series of books stand as one of critical reading for people like these.

[@acdcphsico]

Whoaaaa. No hard feelings, it's the truth.

[@longfordboy2538]

Hi, I am from the UK My family and I are planning a nice vacation here in early September. Could any of the people in the video recommend a nice hotel and some good restaurants. Thank you so much !!! See you soon

[@miguelvale3563]

Why in the hell would you go there? Must have a death wish.

[@kanesmith8271]

I recommend you just go to Japan if you want a nice vacation

[@5103jerry]

yes and the food will be served with glass

[@grantquinones]

wow can I book my family tickets here

[@thunderflash82]

Asari Dokubo = Nigerian Idi Amin

[@nitel10]

africa will never learn until it is too late

[@kage574]

this is wild! Oil corporations have no soul

[@lucknowtroop]

17:00 the rebel leader was speaking the truth, if oil refineries close down , everything will be better...the rich and the people in power only think of their own pockets...what a shame...

[@andalimangaming]

Rich By Oil But This People Too Poor Because Rampant Corruption

[@1nedward]

Evil isn't found in the east or in the west but in the very heart of man.

[@Gunman12]

Stan for your right my people's

[@accent1975]

Dont blame US blame satan

[@tonyyarbray]

how would the source of "almost 3 percent of the worlds oil" cause any global price problems with sporadic delivery?

[@KrazyK823]

Oga, so what should we do

[@Philipergrits]

lol.. This video fails to recognize that Nigeria had problems long before oil companies had arrived.

[@williamtaylor29]

I hate to say it, but you`re probably right.

[@Excellentbug]

Great video but lag on audio

[@Enleuk]

There is hope, but it's a complex of different perspectives as well.

[@youyoutful]

if you dont know wjat you talking about shut up ,i am ijaw and these people understand english even my great grand ma ,spoke a little and she is still alive

[@Gluluman]

MY GOD!!!!! Charles Darwin was right in his Memoir the “origin of species” I wonder why have they not been able to stand on their feet.

[@Kalydosos]

Do not be ashamed my friend be glad you are not in Nigeria in a postion to do something. Because you would be very dead the Oil corporations would see to that.

[@PETROLEONLINE]

réellement ,c'est incroyable. Un secret difficile à dénicher

[@ateamga]

thank you carolzy.

[@suleiman92]

@lanunselat it simply that these companies (Total, BT,Shell) negotiate with the biggest army leaders whether rebels or government and pay them directly to help them steal from their country. They did this in the Diamond wars in Cameroon, Congo and South Africa. They did this in the Oil war, the Uranium war, Copper, Steel and so on.

[@Biafrans7]

"But the truth is that there is no long journey to democracy in the case of Nigeria; it is just a wishful thinking. I have always maintained that democracy is not an issue in Nigeria. What is happening in Nigeria has nothing to do with democracy...As it is now in Nigeria, it is not possible even to have free and fair elections; ..look at this level of disabling corruption, stealing and waste." -- Balarabe Musa. Former Kaduna State Governor. Guardian Newspapers. Wednesday October 1, 2008.

[@skipqtexas]

Bartolome de las Casas (Destruction of the Indies) For those who want to see the evidence for themselves. Its a short story.

[@falinx101]

Destroy the worlds oil, and you've solved the worlds problems.

[@theresacoponiti7241]

Is it common to have coal and oil together like Pennsylvania????

[@abdisalanaden2049]

black man is not a man I hear history like that again and again everywhere I go

[@williamtaylor29]

Say hello to 200 dollars a barrel and 6 dollars a gallon at the pumps.

[@Biafrans7]

Non-Igbo officer-participants of the January 1966 revolutionary coup - Major W. Ademoyega, Captain G. Adeleke, Lt. F. Oyewole, 2Lt. R. Egbikor, 2Lt. T. Katsina, 2Lt O. Olafemiyan, Captain G. Jalo, Captain J. Swanton, Lt. D. Waribor, 2Lt. H. Eghagha, 2Lt Dambo, 2Lt J.A. Kpera. Lt. Col. Victor Banjo. - Source - Ben Gbulie's "Nigeria's Five Majors."

[@shevah2]

in alaska people get thousands of dollors a year just to allow the goverment to harvest their region's natural oil . thats the problem in nigeria

[@plapper1]

1 word CORRUPTION!!!!!!!!! Nigeria is the best in the world at it! starts at the top all the way down to the boy on the steet, until you sort out that you have no future!

[@CrazyShakaZulu]

At least Nigerians dont eat each other and sacrifice others likes the ancient Britons

[@ProcyonAlpha]

I wish i could help these people somehow, this is seriously fucked up.

[@vilasalazar]

"People get the government they deserve" remember? stop voting for corrupt, selfish politicians, and stop blaming everyone but yourselves for your problems - then you might join the first world

[@SyrithUB]

Seems like a typical night out in LA.

[@CrazyShakaZulu]

some Nigerian cultures like the Igbo value the accumulation of wealth however, corruption, tribalism, religion and other factors weaken Nigeria

[@Sankofa00]

You know, they said the same thing about Britain.

[@Ren800X]

How is it stealing when the oil companies are stealing all this oil from the land of the people anyway. Just help the poor people and things could work out in the end I think.

[@Kalydosos]

I am serious a couple decently trained up and equipped guys could easily kick these guys asses. Its best present yourself and weak when you are actually strong than the other way around.

[@Biafrans7]

"What right does Femi Otedola and Aliko Dangote and others have to take our oil while somebody from the oil community does not have the right to take it?" ---- Asari Dokubo. Daily Independent Newspapers. Thursday June 25, 2009.

[@youyoutful]

we speak english in 99% of the country i lived there all my life until now

[@BLLAARRRGG]

the sound is not synced with the video it seems

[@aShlynGameS]

Where does the Nigerian government put all the revenue towards? if it isn't to the people, roads, etc....is it just to a strong military?

[@sixshooter500]

You were being abusive to me, if you weren't talking to me, maybe you should have replied to him.

[@Biafrans7]

"Nigeria as it is today, is not a nation. We did not think that just because the British created it this way, we were all bound by it. We thought that even if there was going to be a Nigeria, the component units should be ethnic groups"..."there should have been a Yoruba State, Igbo State, Hausa State, Ijaw State and the rest of the ethnic groups. That should have been the basis of our unity." ----- Anthony Enahoro; Nigerian Nationalist. This Day Newspapers. Saturday September 27, 2008.

[@Nnfefe]

Nwanem Chukwu gozie gi As the travelled Igbo would say in Lingala: Nakonzonga mboka Biafra bomoi- I shall return to a free Biafra. You might not know this, it was rumured that OK Jazz was an Igbo from Abriba who went to the Congo in 1940

[@Gluluman]

Similar case in the Congo or Zaire, 47 times richer in terms of natural resources than all the oil rich countries in the Middle East, yet Congo has one of the lowest quality of life world, the world sickest, poorest, the highest level of illiteracy and malnutrition.

[@echolinksolutions]

i feel so sorry for nigeria