The Niger River has been invaded by water hyacinth, which thrives in polluted environments but clogs waterways and competes with native plants.People in the affected areas complain about health issues including breathing problems and skin lesions; many have lost basic human rights such as health, access to food, clean water, and an ability to work.On January 30, 2013, a Dutch court ruled that Shell is liable for the pollution in the Niger Delta.. 
Ẹgbẹ́ náà sọ pé ète wọn ni láti sa ipá wọn nínú àyíká àti agbègbè wa ní àlàáfíà, kìí ṣe láti ṣe òṣèlú.. 