Corporate Social Irresponsibility (CSI) a Catalyst to the Niger Delta Crisis: The Case of Nigerian Oil Multinational Companies versus the Militants of Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

George, Olusoji; Kuye, O.L.; Onokala, Uchechi

doi:10.5296/jmr.v4i2.1186

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“…For oil MNCs, the inefficiencies of government make it impossible to have a conflict free enclave. Albeit oil rent remains the highest income provider for the Nigerian government; corrupt practices and neglect continue to fuel underdevelopment in the region, leaving oil MNCs in constant apprehension (Baidoo, 2012;George, Kuye, & Onokola, 2012). Conversely, oil companies control their CSR programs, but a lack of meaningful change makes the efforts questionable.…”

Section: Oil Mncs and The Sustainability Paradox In The Regionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainability Efforts of One Oil Company in Niger Delta of Nigeria: Assessing the Cognitive Framework

Anosike

2016

SSRN Journal

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Environmental degradation and socioeconomic dilemma continue to stigmatize oil production in the Niger Delta of Nigeria. Sustainability programs of oil companies often determine the improvement of living conditions in the region. This explanatory qualitative case study, guided by systems thinking theory and sustainable value framework, explored practitioners' perceptions of sustainability programs to identify its impact on business and the host communities. The research question was designed to address how sustainability efforts of a single oil company in the Niger Delta contributed to the business performance and the livelihood of the local people. Research data were gathered from a sample of 20 experienced sustainability practitioners of the oil company, partnering nonprofit organizations, and community leaders through face-to-face semistructured interviews. Data were segmented and categorized. The data analysis process revealed several themes regarding the challenges and shortfalls of sustainability programs in the region. The oil company's understanding of sustainability as programs and projects focused on preserving resources for future generations was not evident in practice. Findings from the study suggested the need for improved inclusiveness of Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) Certified Leadership Consultant American Academy of Project Management Master Project Manager (MPM)

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Section: Oil Mncs and The Sustainability Paradox In The Regionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainability Efforts of One Oil Company in Niger Delta of Nigeria: Assessing the Cognitive Framework

Anosike

2016

SSRN Journal

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“…The multinationals are criticized for adopting operating standards below those they adhere to in developed countries (Ako, 2012). Similarly, George et al (2012) opine that multinational oil companies operating in the NDR declare billions of dollars as profit yearly, while the communities are left without food, water and shelter due to the constant oil spillage which polluted their rivers and their farmlands and their youths are left unemployed which has resulted in youth restiveness in the NDR. These frustrations, hunger and anger led to the youths taking up arms, kidnapping the expatriate oil workers as well as destroying crude oil pipelines.…”

Section: The Niger Delta Crisismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…George et al (2012) argue that the multinational oil companies operating in the Niger Delta especially are not taking the issue of CSR as seriously as it should have been. They also argue that the MOC especially in Nigeria are operating the concept of corporate philanthropy instead of CSR and this invariably makes them to become corporate social irresponsible organizations because oil spillage is still taking place and causing damage to the environment.…”

Section: Implementation Of Csr In the Niger Delta Regionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Ako (2012) classifies the negative impact of oil discovery and exploitation into economic deprivation, social exclusion and environmental injustice, which have resulted in poverty in the midst of rich natural resources. George, Kuye and Onokala (2012) are of the view that constant oil spillage in the NDR has polluted the rivers and the farmlands which have in turn resulted in very little employment for young people and consequently in youth restiveness. However, there are limited studies on the impact and effectiveness of CSR in reducing the crisis within this region.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Effective Management of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for Desired Outcome: The Niger Delta Issue in Nigeria

Enuoh¹,

Inyang²

2014

IJBA

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The paper evaluates the potential of corporate social responsibility (CRS) in addressing insurgents in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Effective CSR is relative and depends on the peculiarity of the area in order for corporations to achieve desired results. The paper adopts a theoretical interdisciplinary methodology based on a review of literature and deductive arguments on CSR and sustainability. The paper identifies lack of effective planning and implementation of CSR by multinational oil companies as one of the contributory factors to the crisis in the region. It also notes that the issues of oil pipeline destruction, kidnapping of oil workers and oil-related contestations, inter and intra communal conflicts, crude oil theft and general insecurity have not been successfully addressed. The paper therefore recommends that sustainable development through the provision of needed basic infrastructure, sustainable livelihood initiatives and community participation strategies be put in place as solutions to the crisis. The study contributes an innovative way of CSR implementation that is based on collaborative participation rather than company policy and need assessment of CSR projects.

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“…The domain of CSR encompasses social philanthropy (Carroll, 1999;Smith, 2011) and extends to curtailing impact of industrial effluents on the environment, sustainability, biodiversity, trust, and legitimacy of corporate behaviours (Crowther and Rayman-Bacchus, 2004;Tombs, 2005;Hart, 2012). CSR has also been viewed as corporate altruism (Lantos, 2001) and social responsible investment (George, Kuye and Onokala, 2012;Scholtens, 2014). With regards to compliance with international standards and best practice, Valmohammadi (2011) includes within the scope of CSR seven core elements of ISO 26000 standards, viz: organizational governance, human rights, labour practices, the environment, fair operating practices, consumer issues, community involvement and development.…”

Section: I: Introductionmentioning

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Bridging the governance gap with political CSR

Adelopo¹,

Yekini²,

Raimi³

Development-Oriented Corporate Social Responsibility Volume 1: Multinational Co

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Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has attracted varied applications in management. This chapter contribution provides evidence of a political CSR where multinational corporations (MNCs) are complementing government's role in bridging governance gap. The governance gap thesis and political costs hypothesis provide grounding for the discussions in this paper. Data from case studies across the Middle-Eastern countries were critically analysed and justify the political and developmental undercurrents of CSR initiatives. The key argument is that governance is crucial for development, and where there is a governance gap, it is in the interest of corporations to bridge the gap with their CSR initiatives to stimulate development. Pressure groups and civil society organisations in developing countries could leverage on the political dimension of CSR to lobby corporations to intervene in socioeconomic issues especially poverty alleviation through entrepreneurship development in their operating environment for mutual benefits.

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Corporate Social Irresponsibility (CSI) a Catalyst to the Niger Delta Crisis: The Case of Nigerian Oil Multinational Companies versus the Militants of Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

Cited by 16 publications

References 31 publications

Sustainability Efforts of One Oil Company in Niger Delta of Nigeria: Assessing the Cognitive Framework

Sustainability Efforts of One Oil Company in Niger Delta of Nigeria: Assessing the Cognitive Framework

Effective Management of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for Desired Outcome: The Niger Delta Issue in Nigeria

Bridging the governance gap with political CSR

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