Governance and Oil Politics in Nigeria’s Niger Delta: The Question of Distributive Equity

Inequality and ecosystem services: The value and social distribution of Niger Delta wetland services

“…For instance, capital allocation to the region in the Third National Development Plan (1975-80) showed that while other regions had allocations of up to 38%, the Niger Delta region had the lowest allocation at just 6% (Akpabio and Akpan 2010). This is despite the majority of revenues originating from the region.…”

“…The importance of the Delta's oil has pushed agriculture, the traditional mainstay of the economy into the background. By 1970, petroleum exports accounted for 58% of the country's export value, rising in the 1980s to 97%, 94% in 1990, and 95% in 2001(Akpabio and Akpan 2010. It is estimated that the Niger Delta currently accounts for over 80% of Nigeria's revenue (mainly from payments of royalties and taxes by oil companies) and over 90% of its total export value (Etekpe 2007;Frynas 2000).…”

Human Development and Capability Building in the Niger Delta: Issues and Challenges

“…Human development therefore, is the ability of individuals to be able to maximize their potential through freedom of choice for self-actualization in life. Akpabio and Akpan, (2010) contend that despite the huge revenue generated from oil in the Niger Delta region the level of development is not proportionate with people's living condition. Human development goes beyond economic well-being; it is the ability to identify the needs and interests of the people in order to equip them by enhancing their choices and exercising freedom on matters that affect their lives.…”

Institutionally Generated Crises and the Challenges of Economic Integration in South-South Nigeria

“…Crude oil remains the singular reliable source of revenue for Nigeria and the South -South is the home to Nigeria"s oil and gas. Several scholars have referred to the exploitation of crude oil in the region as the "oil curse" (Omeje, 2006;Akpabio & Akpan, 2010;Inokoba & Imbua, 2010). Analysts have also examined the deprivations that the natives face despite the huge revenue derived from their soil (Okonta, 2001, Ibaba, 2005.The consequences of these on militancy and crime have also received scholarly attention (Ikoh, & Ukpong, 2013;Udoh, 2010).…”