[5] In 2007, over 3,500 hectares of the Iguobazuwa Forest Reserve were allocated to Michelin for rubber plantations, which significantly affected the environment and local livelihoods.

[5][6] The conversion of forest land to rubber plantations led to the loss of farmlands, impacting the primary source of income for many families in the area.

[5] The displacement caused by these changes exacerbated poverty levels and disrupted traditional farming activities, with women, in particular, bearing the brunt of these consequences.

The local government has graded roads, such as the Ugbo-Ufumana and Jamaje Community routes, to facilitate the transportation of farm produce.

[4] The allocation of the Iguobazuwa Forest Reserve to Michelin for rubber cultivation has led to significant deforestation and environmental degradation.