IN SHORT

Hailing from Ogoni in the Niger Delta, Ledum Mitee saw first-hand the impact oil companies had on the environment and the Nigerian people. As a result, he grew up with an acute awareness of justice, which guided him in establishing a career in law. Also, inspired by his friend and fellow activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, he risked his life to raise awareness of the Ogoni plight. “Anything you gain through a quick fix does not leave you fulfilled or inspire others. The same can be said for wealth and material possessions – people don’t remember you for these things in the end.”