Okrika Waterways A Dead Zone Indigenes Of Rivers State Cry Access

The Okrika waterways, part of the larger Niger Delta ecosystem, are suffering from severe degradation primarily driven by industrial activities and oil-related incidents:

For the indigenous people of in Rivers State, the waterways were once a lifeline—a source of bountiful seafood, clean water, and cultural pride. Today, those same waters are being described as a "dead zone" by residents who face a grim reality of ecological collapse and economic ruin. A Fragile Ecosystem Under Siege OKRIKA WATERWAYS A DEAD ZONE INDIGENES OF RIVERS STATE CRY