Film Lens
The documentary examines the corruption surrounding Nigeria's oil industry, focusing on how profits from oil concessions were diverted to private companies like Atlantic Energy and Seven Energy. It discusses the implications of these unconstitutional agreements, highlighting the billions of dollars that should have benefited the Nigerian state but instead ended up in private hands.
The film also follows the life of Kola Alo, an oil entrepreneur accused of smuggling and laundering oil profits. Alo's luxurious lifestyle in Switzerland, including his villa overlooking Lake Lugano and collection of expensive cars, contrasts sharply with the poverty in Nigeria. The documentary calls for accountability and the return of misappropriated funds to improve public services in Nigeria.
Why Watch
- •Meet Kola Alo, an oil magnate living in luxury abroad.
- •Find out how billions in oil profits vanished from Nigeria.
- •See the impact of corruption on Nigerian public services.
Did You Know
•Kola Alo has lived in a luxury villa in Switzerland for two years.
•Alo's collection includes a dozen Ferraris and Formula 1 cars worth millions.
•The Nigerian state could have built 1,000 kilometers of roads with the misappropriated funds.
•A national rogatory was issued against Kola Alo in Switzerland, but no legal actions were taken.
Perfect For
Oil industry watchersCorruption researchersLuxury lifestyle enthusiasts