Arrowroots International

Have you ever tried counting raindrops? Whether in a light afternoon drizzle or late night thunderous tempest. It's not easy. Tracking individual, countless splashes. Counting in rhythm is one approach. Quantifying one of the most beautiful forms of Mother Nature. Each drop falls a long way to a temporary destination. A splash. The long drop from the sky is less than half of the journey. Rain then seeps into soil, flows into streams, rivers, subterranean reservoirs, gutters, and city storm drains. Each drop counted ultimately adds up to an ultimate sum. Count splashes. If lulled to sleep count sounds. How many raindrops descend from the heavens to the ground? 

Crude oil in Nigeria is being stolen, refined, and sold on an industrial scale. This vast shadow industry has given rise to a new breed of criminal in the Niger Delta. Malcontent, desperate individuals emboldened by the promise of an easy dollar have transformed the scope and scale of environmental degradation of the region. In addition to crude oil theft, bribery, kidnapping, and murder are endemic to this business. These criminals are supported and protected by politicians and armed forces that swore to keep them in check. The oil thieves, refinery operators, and politicians that protect them make up a complex underground network of petroleum production. This industry has made many rich and it continues to attract more participants daily. Robbing the Nigerian government of billions in tax revenues and destroying the environment.