Ken Saro - Johnson 's son says the payout will let families move on with lives . Executed environmental activist 's family sued oil company . About half of settlement will go to the people of Ogoni region . People have long complained that Shell was selling oil .
Ken Saro-Wiwa 's son says Shell payout will let families move on with lives . Executed environmental activist 's family sued oil company . About half of settlement will go to help people of Ogoni region . Residents have long complained that Shell was polluting land .