In Obuama, River State, Dokubo-Asari Hosts Visiting Team From  University Of Groningen

The University of Groningen, which has a rich history spanning four centuries, takes pride in its excellence and has hosted notable figures such as Nobel Prize laureates Ben Feringa and Frits Zernike.

The university is well-known for its groundbreaking research on contemporary social issues, which bridges the gap between different fields of study and connects science to society.

Their current research areas include energy, healthy ageing, and sustainable society, with recent studies focusing on environmental sustainability, conscious living, and the impact of climate change on biodiversity.

Dr. Dumebi Obute leads the visiting research team from the University of Groningen, which is conducting a comparative study on resource extraction, its environmental consequences, and the adaptive strategies of Indigenous communities affected by extensive resource exploitation.

They have travelled to various parts of Africa, including South Africa, Zambia, and Nigeria, to investigate large-scale extraction industries such as mining and crude oil production.

Recognising Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo Asari’s significant contribution to resource control and environmental preservation in the Niger Delta region, the research team sought his advice and insights.

Alhaji Dokubo-Asari, well-known for his global advocacy on these interconnected issues, was regarded as an invaluable source of historical knowledge and practical experience dealing with resource-related challenges.

Alhaji Mujahid Abubakar Dokubo-Asari’s collaboration with the University of Groningen has the potential to shape global resource policies while also improving the well-being of indigenous communities affected by resource extraction activities.

This study aims to contribute to more sustainable and equitable resource management practices around the world by taking into account historical context and local perspectives.