Solution: Practicing Phytoremediation

Phytoremediation is an integrated multidisciplinary approach to the cleanup of contaminated soils, which combines the discipline of plant physiology, soil chemistry and soil microbiology; metal-accumulator plants are attracting increasing attention because of their potential application in decontaminating polluted soil. Traditional engineering technologies may be too expensive for remediation of contaminated sites. The massive contamination of the Niger Delta environment which have been a major issue to the growth of the region and Nigeria can be controlled by engaging in commercialized phytoremediation. Phytoremediation which simply means the use of plants to reclaim contaminated soil have been proved to be cost effective, hazard free, comprehensive and reliable in reclaiming contaminated soil, this method of making the soil free from contaminants should be recommended for the environmental stability of the Niger Delta because anybody can practice it. When all the governmental body, non-governmental organization, companies and individuals in the region engage in phytoremediation it will go a long way to reclaim the long lost agricultural soil of the region, boost the economy of the country and checkmate violence