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Title INTERNATIONAL OIL CORPORATIONS AND WOMEN'S LIVELIHOOD IN OGULAGHA ISLAND OF DELTA STATE, NIGERIA
Full text http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/17301/1/Pages%20from%20OGUNGBADE%20GLORIA%20PDF%20NEW%20.pdf
Date 2023
Author(s) Ogungbade, Gloria Oghenegweke; Covenant University, Theses
Abstract The Niger Delta region of Nigeria has long been characterized by environmental degradation and socio-economic challenges stemming from the operations of International Oil Corporations (IOCs). The escalating exploitation of oil and gas resources in the Niger Delta, driven by the pursuit of greater government revenues and corporate profits, has led to severe environmental degradation, particularly the pollution of land, water, and air. Women, who rely on the local ecosystem for their sustenance, bear a disproportionate burden of these consequences, including economic hardship, unemployment, and health-related issues. Women play a pivotal role in the economic fabric of the Niger Delta, assuming primary responsibility for feeding their households. Understanding the impact of IOCs on women's livelihood is crucial for comprehending the region's development prospects. The primary objective of this study was to examine the operations of IOCs and their effects on women's livelihood in Ogulagha Island, Delta State, Nigeria. Also, it investigated the challenges women encounter as a result of IOC operations in Ogulagha Island and identified measures undertaken by the government and IOCs to mitigate these challenges. This research adopted an ecofeminist theoretical framework, which posits a connection between the exploitation and degradation of the natural environment and the subordination and oppression of women. The study utilized a descriptive statistical technique for data analysis, drawing on data collected through questionnaires, interviews, and documentary sources. A total of 726 copies of questionnaire were administered to women aged 18 and above residing in Ogulagha Island, of which 695 were retrieved representing 95.5% that were properly filled and were found useable. Hence, all data analysis was based on 695 copies. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 22), presenting results through simple percentages, tables, charts, and content analysis. The analysis revealed that both IOCs and government actions have contributed to the socio-economic underdevelopment of women in Ogulagha Island due to their operations and inadequate regulation. Environmental pollution, particularly from frequent oil spillage, has significantly hampered the economic activities that women depend on for their livelihoods. This study underscored the shared responsibility of both IOCs and the government for the socio-economic challenges faced by women in Ogulagha Island. It emphasised the need for a comprehensive cleanup effort and the implementation of empowerment programs targeting women to enhance their livelihoods. Based on the findings, it is recommended that a thorough cleanup initiative be instituted, and empowerment programs be developed specifically for women in Ogulagha Island to improve their socio-economic status.
Subject(s) JA Political science (General); JZ International relations
Language en
Relation http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/17301/
Type of publication Thesis; NonPeerReviewed
Format application/pdf
Identifier Ogungbade, Gloria Oghenegweke and Covenant University, Theses (2023) INTERNATIONAL OIL CORPORATIONS AND WOMEN'S LIVELIHOOD IN OGULAGHA ISLAND OF DELTA STATE, NIGERIA. ["eprint_fieldopt_thesis_type_phd" not defined] thesis, Covenant University Ota.
Repository Nigeria - Covenant University
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