Environmental Stewardship: Community Relations in Addressing Oil Spill: Across Africa's Oil-Producing Nations - Spotlight on Nigeria - Softcover

Igbashangev, Paul; Chirzendan, Peter; Igbashangev, Scholastica

 
9786207806843: Environmental Stewardship: Community Relations in Addressing Oil Spill: Across Africa's Oil-Producing Nations - Spotlight on Nigeria
Softcover
ISBN 10: 6207806840 ISBN 13: 9786207806843
Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

Environmental stewardship plays a crucial role in addressing oil spills and conflicts in Africa's oil-producing nations, particularly in Nigeria. This study aimed to examine conflict occurrences in selected Niger Delta communities related to oil exploration by Agip, assess the causes and consequences of these conflicts on the communities and oil companies, identify community relations strategies used for conflict resolution, and evaluate the effectiveness of these approaches in addressing oil spillages. The study employed Conflict Theory, Social Atavistic Conflict Theory, and Stakeholder Theory, and utilized a survey method to gather data from five selected communities. The findings revealed varying perceptions of conflict occurrences, with Shell, Agip, and Chevron identified as key players. The causes of conflicts were attributed to factors such as government representation by oil companies, infrastructure deficiencies, and political influences. Based on the findings, the study recommends actions to address conflict triggers, enhance community awareness, improve community relations strategies, reduce military presence, provide skill training, and foster government cooperation.

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Publisher
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Publication date
2024
Language
English
ISBN 10 
6207806840
ISBN 13 
9786207806843
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
168