Gigiappolos

Focused.

[Gigiappolos @graceappolos]

I am going to make it in this life. I will live to enjoy my wealth with my loved ones. God does not hate me. I am determined, this day by God's Grace. 21/12/18. I'll revisit this tweet. #PinnedTillThen

[Gigiappolos @graceappolos]

Most methane emissions are often invisible but the impacts are not. Communities in the Niger Delta are paying with their lands and lives. Accountability starts with what cannot be seen. A major step will be to strengthen regulatory frameworks to ensure compliance @CJIDAfrica @NRGInstitute @NUPRCofficial @NMDPRA_Official #MethaneAccountability #MethaneInNigerDelta

[We The People @wtpnigeria]

𝑨 𝑻𝙧𝒊𝙗𝒖𝙩𝒆 𝒕𝙤 𝙀𝒂𝙧𝒕𝙝

At a time when the future of the Earth feels increasingly uncertain, when governments and businesses measure prosperity in how much of the Earth is extracted, exploited and erased, the work of healing the Earth has never been more needed.

Protecting the Earth goes beyond what we do on Earth Day, but what we do every day in between.

At We the People, we work with communities to restore mangroves destroyed by deforestation and oil spills. Every mangrove seed we nurture is an investment in the future of Mother Earth.

To celebrate this Earth Day, we're highlighting our restoration efforts in one of the most biodiverse frontline regions of the world.

Happy #EarthDay!

[We The People @wtpnigeria]

Methane, an often overlooked by-product of hydrocarbon extraction is a highly potent greenhouse gas released through flaring, venting, leaks, and equipment failure. Though largely invisible, it poses serious health risks, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and is over 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide in trapping heat over a 20-year period.

Despite these dangers, policy responses in Nigeria remain weak, with gaps in regulation, monitoring, and transparency allowing emissions to persist.

This webinar will feature a policy discussion on tackling methane emissions in Nigeria, alongside a screening of *Flaring Lives*, a documentary by We the People and Policy Alert (supported by the Natural Resource Governance Institute). The film highlights the human impact of methane in Niger Delta communities, framing it as not just a climate issue, but one of public health, environmental justice, and survival—underscoring the urgent need for action beyond economic interests.

Date: Thursday, 26th March, 2026.
Time: 11am
Register here: https://t.co/diUj9SET0v

[We The People @wtpnigeria]

Watch Documentary!

"Flaring Lives: The Human Cost of Methane Emissions in Nigeria’s Niger Delta" examines the human dimension of methane emissions in oil-producing communities, situating the ‘methane emergency’ not merely as a climate policy issue, but as a matter of public health, environmental justice, and community survival.

https://t.co/RAcVC6JyHX

[We The People @wtpnigeria]

We spent all of last week at our annual strategy and planning Retreat.

We reflected, questioned our strategy, and debated new approaches.

In 2026, we focus on connecting communities, reshaping narratives, and demanding accountability.

[We The People @wtpnigeria]

We know that TotalEnergies sponsors the African Cup of Nations #AFCON2025 which we love. But let's remember that they also 'sponsor' calamities across the Niger Delta and the world.

When pollution sponsors sports, we all lift trophies of pain and poverty #kicktotaloutofafcon

#MakePollutersPay #ClimateAction #climatechange

[We The People @wtpnigeria]

We love the beautiful game of football!

But should we allow the same companies that are destroying the environment and poisoning people in the Niger Delta to sponsor football?

We think not

#KickTotalOutOfAFCON #MakePollutersPay

[We The People @wtpnigeria]

Deforestation Places 122 Million West Africans at Water Risk

"The data reveals that for every 1,000 hectares of forest cleared in Niger and Nigeria, approximately 9.25 hectares of surface water disappear. Nigeria loses 6.9 hectares of surface water per 1,000 hectares of forest lost, while Niger experiences an 11.6-hectare reduction."

https://t.co/klGQblvLnt

[We The People @wtpnigeria]

French court penalizes TotalEnergies for deceptive greenwashing claims

'Oil major TotalEnergies (https://t.co/g5mfHFMOab),
misled consumers in a 2021 ad campaign claiming it could become carbon neutral by 2050, a French civil court found'

https://t.co/IeOnIIUnjG

[CHARM Africa @CharmAfric]

Ladies and gentlemen, it's a wrap for the Green Media Accelerator 2025! 🎉
Through the support of @Sida and our partners @MagambaNetwork @Journ_SA and @fojo_int five awesome media startups from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria & Zimbabwe just bagged cash prizes & certificates for their next-level climate projects!
From exposing greenwashing to e-mobility, floods, and waste management—these winners are bringing the heat with animation, investigative films, and stop-motion art.
Plus, 6 months of mentorship from media and climate pros to make it all happen! 🚀🔥

#GreenMedia #ClimateAction #MediaRevolution #StorytellingWithImpact #GMA2025

[CHARM Africa @CharmAfric]

Meet Our Startups📢
@graceappolos is a cartoonist and animator director, using visual storytelling to promote climate justice. Through powerful narratives, she raises awareness, educates communities, and inspires action toward a just and sustainable future—skills she refined and scaled through the Green Media Accelerator program.

[CHARM Africa @CharmAfric]

A historic moment for climate action📢📢
Today we launched the Green Media Accelerator at Aga Khan University, Kenya, bringing together passionate journalists, environmental activists, and changemakers from across Sub-Saharan Africa to champion green solutions and hold accountable African fuel giants.
Over the next three days, startups and dynamic young African storytellers will be crafting innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions to amplify green energy reporting and push for climate justice.
In his opening speech, Farai Monroe @MagambaNetwork Network Creative director termed the event as groundbreaking initiative that seeks to empower youth to understand their crucial role in reshaping the energy landscape for a sustainable and equitable future.
Organized through three of our partners: @MagambaNetwork @Journ_SA and @fojo_int the event isn’t just about telling stories—it’s about driving transformative change, shaping climate policies, and creating inclusive platforms for African voices to demand accountability from the major players in the fuel industry. 🌍🗣️
Let’s ignite powerful conversations on climate action, social responsibility, and eco-friendly solutions, while urging governments and corporations to honor their commitments to the environment. 🌱 It’s time to hold our leaders accountable and continue the fight for a clean, green, and just Africa.
#GreenMediaAccelerator #ClimateJustice #SustainableSolutions #YouthForClimate #GreenEnergyReporting #FuelIndustryAccountability #EcoRevolution #GMA2025

[HumAngle Foundation @HumAngleFdn]

As we mark #IWD2025, we're sharing powerful reflections from some of our past fellows.

The experiences of women make them even more effective advocates. Let's work together to #AccelerateAction towards equity and justice.

Which of their reflections resonates with you the most?

[Gigiappolos @graceappolos]

#KickPollutersOut @wtpnigeria

[#KickTotalOutOfAfrica @Polluters_Out]

Total Smackdown Finalists Announcement📢

From fighting for human rights to using art for #ClimateJustice, here's a true changemaker! Help us congratulate Grace Appolos, our #TotalSmackdown finalist. We will be sharing her incredible creative content as she continues to push boundaries and making waves.

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[We The People @wtpnigeria]

Every year, Shell and its partners spill 240,000 barrels of crude oil in the Niger Delta.

Their spills poison people and the environment.

After 70 years of killings and #ecoside they don’t get to walk away.

Today in the UK, our Bille and Ogale people represent all of us.

[We The People @wtpnigeria]

Since oil extraction began in 1956, the 40 million people of the Niger Delta have not received significant benefits. Rather, oil and gas extraction has engendered poverty and underdevelopment. Over 240,000 barrels of crude oil are spilt each year, poisoning people & livelihoods

[Sir Dickson @Wizarab10]

The NBA should look into this Dele Farotimi's harassment. If Afe Babalola is involved in it, he should be disbarred.

This is against professional ethics of the profession. Otherwise, we just wasted time in Law School doing RPC.

[Climate Home News @ClimateHome]

#COP29 Rich nations agreed to channel at least $300 billion a year by 2035 for developing countries to ramp up climate action under a new finance goal https://t.co/rjnXVQAHKw

[Gigiappolos @graceappolos]

@ToniNze @olayinka_asafa @Morris_Monye Tell me one thing that was reported in Sahara reporters that was false. This is just a discussion I want us to have.