An environmentalist, Nnimmo Bassey has said the life expectancy of those living in Niger Delta is now 41years.
TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports Bassey a seasoned architect and activist on environmental matters disclosed this at the book launch of another popular activist, Hon Abdul Oroh on Thursday.
He said due to long exploration of crude oil in the region, the life expectancy of the average person living in the region as contained in recent findings hardly goes beyond 41.
Bassey explained that recently medical findings revealed that those who reside in Oloibori where oil exploration began in Nigeria, hydrocarbon was discovered in their blood.
Also, in Nigeria, life expectancy has been placed at 56years as the Nigerian environment has badly damaged and there’s urgent need to take action.
Reflecting on Oroh’s book titled: ‘Demonstration of Craze’: Struggle and Transition, To Democracy in Nigeria, Bassey said, we needed a book like this to chronicle activities of activists and their contributions to the development of Nigeria.
He further stressed that CLO transformed the lives of so many Nigerians and there’s need for quick action to right the wrongs as many of these ugly developments have distorted our environment, culture and our spiritual life.