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You have lived and worked in Lagos and Port Harcourt.

You know about the oil companies' policies and dirty business.

You are certain the oil companies are only interested in their own profit.

You think Chief Malabo should reject the offer.

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You make a living as a farmer.

You do not want to give up your life as a farmer, but you see oil production as inevitable.

You are undecided and worry about the future, especially for older people.

The money from selling the village promises some security.

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You have friends in a village where an oil well has already been installed.

You think the oil company’s offer is very attractive.

You believe the elders are exaggerating the negative impact.

You see a future with jobs and opportunities from the oil industry.

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You present the economic benefits of selling the village.

You argue that oil production will bring jobs and infrastructure improvements.

You dismiss environmental concerns as exaggerated and highlight technological developments that will reduce damage.

You believe that turning down the offer would mean missing out on financial security for the villagers.

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Step 1: Preparation (individual/group work)

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Step 1: Preparation (individual/group work)

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1. Read your role cards carefully.

2. Answer the following key questions to reflect on your role:

What are the main interests of your role?

How does the oil industry affect your life or your future?

What are the arguments for or against the sale of the village?

3. Formulate clear statements and arguments for the discussion.

4. If necessary, use additional material from our previous lesson or the internet.

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1. Each role introduces itself with a short statement.

2. Exchange arguments and, if necessary, debate counter-arguments.

3. Work towards a decision.

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Einleitung:

"From my perspective as [role], I believe that..."

"The most important aspect for me is..."

"I strongly agree/disagree with the idea of selling the village because..."

Zustimmung äußern:

"I completely agree with [Name] because..."

"That’s a valid point, and I’d like to add..."

Widerspruch äußern:

"I see your point, but I have to disagree because..."

"I understand your argument, but in my opinion..."

Argumente untermauern:

"Evidence shows that..."

"If we look at similar cases, we see that..."

Schlussfolgerung und Entscheidung:

"After considering all arguments, I believe we should..."

"It seems that the best course of action is..."

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Shell and the oil disaster in the Niger Delta

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Shell and the oil disaster in the Niger Delta

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Shell and the Oil Disaster in the Niger Delta

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S(hell) Documentary | Fund Our Future | ActionAid International

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Your job is to lead the discussion and make sure everyone has a chance to speak.

You should ensure that all participants respect each other.

Keep the discussion focused on the topic and summarize key arguments.

Make sure that the group reaches a final decision.

Helpful Phrases:

Introduction:

"Welcome, everyone! Today, we will discuss whether the village should be sold."

"Let's start with each person introducing their role and opinion."

Guiding the discussion:

"Thank you for your opinion. Does anyone see it differently?"

"Let's make sure everyone gets a chance to speak."

"Can someone summarize the main points we have heard so far?"

Summarizing and decision-making:

"We have heard different arguments. Can we reach a decision?"

"It seems that we have strong points for and against selling the village. What are the final thoughts?"

"If we had to present a decision to Chief Malabo, what would it be?"

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Underneath every shiny new megacity, there’s often a story of communities displaced. In this moving, poetic talk, OluTimehin Adegbeye details how government land grabs are destroying the lives of thousands who live in the coastal communities of Lagos, Nigeria, to make way for a “new Dubai.” She compels us to hold our governments and ourselves accountable for keeping our cities safe for everyone. “The only cities worth building, indeed the only futures worth dreaming of, are those that include all of us, no matter who we are or how we make homes for ourselves,” she says.

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1. Complete each sentence. Each gap requires no more than 5 words. (0.00 - 5:00 minutes)

a. A clichéd image of Nigerians is finding them through the
noise and the dancing.

b. Belonging in Lagos is a fluid concept determined by
• ethnic origin
• sexual orientation
• gender
• class

c. Fisherpeople first settled
along the Lagos lagoon.

d. The speaker's grandfather was one of the
educated elite in independence era.

e. The families of the early settlers are now being
pushed out for urban development.

f. The government's agenda appears to centre on
eliminating the poor, not poverty.

g. The old fishing village is ideal for
beachfront luxury development.

h. Magdalene's son was one of 20 people who
were shot, drowned or disappeared.

i. After the demolition of the village, many residents
stayed put with makeshift shelters.

2. Tick the one correct ending to each sentence (6.00 - 11:00 minutes)

a) The atmosphere of Lagos ...
✅ is created by its underprivileged inhabitants.

b) Slums have a positive side to them because ...
✅ people in them have creative ideas which can be applied to other places.

c) Slums are not the problem, instead it is ...
✅ the politicians that have forgotten about the people they represent.

d) The policy of the state to improve Lagos...
✅ revolves around the removal of people viewed as undesirable.

e) The speaker knows that she ...
✅ is seen as being successful.