Ken Saro-Wiwa

Born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria where he lived until he died.

He earned his education at Government College, Umuahia, and University of Ibadan.

He taught at University of Lagos.He began to focus on his literary career in

1973 after acquiring many other jobs.He was a Nigerian writer and Environmental

Activist who spoke against the corruption of Nigerian society among other issues.

Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa 

ContributionsIn 1992, he

broadened the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People.

Criticized the destructive impact of the oil industry and Shell suspended their operations on Ogoni lands due to his protest.

Saro-Wiwa was arrested and hanged for alleged complicity in the murders of 4 Ogoni chiefs at a political rally.

His family filed a lawsuit and Shell gave a settlement of $15.5 million to his family to resolve the issue.

Energy Resources and Consumption (Unit 5)

Pollution (Unit 6)

Areas of Study Saro-Wiwa Applies