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The Niger delta development commission and Its strategies for addressing environmental challenges to sustainable development in the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria
Authors
Patricia Oluwaferanmi Bode-Obanla, Adekunle Saheed Ajisebiyawo
Abstract
This paper is an examination of the strategies
adopted by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in ameliorating the
impacts of environmental challenges on sustainable development in the Niger
Delta region of Nigeria. In the face of socio-political and economic
complexity, the paper evaluated how well the NDDC has addressed environmental
deterioration and promoted sustainable development in the Niger Delta. It
examined how the commission's goals of mitigating the impacts of oil spills,
gas flaring, deforestation, and biodiversity loss on the ecology of the oil
producing areas. This paper utilized a qualitative approach and drew
data from secondary sources including relevant texts, journal, reports, and
periodicals. The paper explained the power dynamics affecting ecological
governance in the Niger Delta using the theoretical framework of political
ecology. Political ecology looks at the connections between environmental,
political, and economic concerns, it stresses how institutions, power
relationships, and social structures affect how resources are distributed and
how environmental concerns are shaped. In its analysis, the paper showed that
although the NDDC had started several projects, such as programs for
afforestation, pollution control, and coastline protection, a lack of
inter-agency coordination, insufficient stakeholder participation, and
financial mismanagement frequently hindered these efforts. The paper concluded
that structural changes were required for the NDDC to successfully carry out
its mandate. In addition to highlighting the need for alternative livelihood
programs to lessen local reliance on oil-related activities. In its recommendations,
the paper emphasised the need to enhance inter-agency collaboration, enforcing
environmental regulations, ensuring transparency in project execution, and
adopting community-based sustainability initiatives.
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Pages:34-42
How to cite this article:
Patricia Oluwaferanmi Bode-Obanla, Adekunle Saheed Ajisebiyawo "The Niger delta development commission and Its strategies for addressing environmental challenges to sustainable development in the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria". International Journal of Social Science and Humanities, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 34-42
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