The Future Niger Delta: Alternative Economic Activities and Entrepreneurship Strategies for Peace and Security

Ikpefan, Ochei Ailemen and Sholarin, M. A. (2008) The Future Niger Delta: Alternative Economic Activities and Entrepreneurship Strategies for Peace and Security. In: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE NIGERIAN STATE, OIL INDUSTRY AND THE NIGER DELTA, MARCH 11-13 2008, GLORY LAND CULTURAL CENTER YENAGOA, BEYELSA STATE, NIGERIA..

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Abstract

Today, the Niger Delta is best known as a region that sustains much oil exploration and exploitation by the agents of western economic powers. The Niger Delta basin is considered the mainstay of the Nigerian economy for its significantly high level of oil reserves. The region is rich in biodiversity as a result of the presence of rivers, mangrove and freshwaters forests and abundance of aquatic and wildlife The genesis of the militants groups against oil companies can be traced back to the execution of Ken Saro- Wiwa and eight other Ogoni leaders in 199 5. The area is perhaps the most under-developed portion of the country despite forty-three years of exploiting its non-renewable oil. It is a region that is rich in natural resources and impoverished by the oil companies and the Federal Government of Nigeria. There is no doubt that the persistent crisis in the region has an adverse effect on the state and level of entrepreneurship and potential foreign investors. This paper will consider the causes and impact of incessant militant groups on attack on oil companies, entrepreneurship and strategies for peace and security in Niger Delta region

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences
Depositing User:	Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	12 Mar 2015 20:53
Last Modified:	21 Sep 2017 10:13
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/3880

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