Shell Continues Rape of Nigeria – Record $23bn Not Enough

“Our financial position is solid, and we returned over $17 billion to our shareholders through dividends. …Shell has been in Nigeria for over 50 years, and we will stay there.”

Jeroen van der Veer, CEO, Shell.

“Shell 4Q Profit Drops on Storm Impact,” AP, 2/01/06.

“The figures [for Shell for 2005] were fine [$23bn], but didn't sparkle like Exxon's [$36bn].”

Brendan Wilders, Oriel Securities.

Tom Bergin, “Shell profit hits UK company record,” Reuters, 2/02/06.