The Niger Delta region of Nigeria, rich in nat­ural resources, has long been plagued by under­development, environmental degradation, and socio-econom­ic challenges. In recent years, the South-South Governors Fo­rum, a coalition of governors from the six states in the region, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross Riv­er, Delta, Edo, and Rivers, has taken steps toward transform­ing the area. […]