Resolving Niger Delta Crisis for Greater Benefits

Man’s greed for gold and material wealth is eternal. This vice existed even in the prehistoric days and there is yet no indication that it will vanish into thin air pretty soon. The continent of Africa, precisely the Niger Delta region has been experiencing such a bitter struggle since the early 1990s. The cause of this barbaric conflict is not hard to decipher. The region has vast deposits of natural oil and gas. The ethnic tribes of the region are accusing the oil companies – most of which if not all are of foreign origin – of plundering the natural wealth of the zone. The severe economic exploitation has left hundreds and thousands dead. Even a greater number of the ethnic population has been compelled to abandon their ancestral homeland. The traditional vocation of farming is not practiced any more amid such organized brutality going over incessantly, almost every moment.

On the other hand, the local community is being categorically deprived from enjoying the economic benefits. In this situation, an assortment of Niger Delta conflict books is steadily gaining prominence across the educated masses all over the globe. The variety of literature depicts the crude circumstance the region and its people are facing. Had these books not existed, the barbaric activities resulting from greed and avarice would have never been known to the outside world.

In this context, it is relevant mentioning about the fraternity of authors and poets of the region. These literary geniuses are leaving no stone unturned to bring the barbaric act of abusing humanity under the notice of the global community. These creative geniuses are also dedicated sociopolitical observers. Collective works of the dedicated Niger Delta writers have proved to be effective to touch and appeal to zillions of hearts and uplift humanity. It is firmly expected their combined effort will initiate the process of resolution of the conflict just anytime now