The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) was founded in 1990 by the late Ken Saro-Wiwa, a fearless environmental and human rights activist. Saro-Wiwa and MOSOP led a relentless campaign against the environmental devastation caused by oil companies, particularly Shell, in Ogoniland. His dedication to the cause drew global attention to the plight of the Ogoni people, but it also made him a target. On November 10, 1995, Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other MOSOP leaders, known as the “Ogoni Nine,” were executed after being falsely accused and convicted in a controversial trial. This execution, allegedly facilitated by Shell’s involvement, remains one of the darkest moments in Nigeria’s environmental justice history.
At Lincgreen, we recognize the importance of connecting with the battles our forefathers fought. Their fight was not just against oil exploration but for the preservation of a land and way of life that oil companies have sought to destroy. We see the renewed leadership of MOSOP under Engr. Olu Andah Wai-Ogosu as a beacon of hope. As the new president of MOSOP, he is determined to revive the movement’s original mandate, which has been fragmented over the years due to political interference and internal strife.
