This study examined the effects of oil exploration on socio-cultural issues
in Oguta local government area of Imo State, Nigeria. Cluster sampling
technique was used to select 316 respondents for this study. Information
on the objectives of this study was elicited from the sampled respondents
through a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive
statistics such as the mean, frequency distribution, percentage and Likert
scale. Multiple responses were recorded in terms of environmental
challenges posed by oil exploration in the area. Problems such as loss of
source of livelihood, community clashes and intra and inter-community
violence, loss of community norms, destruction of historical sites of
importance, sexual pervasiveness, decrease in longevity and infant
mortality and inequality/inferiority complex were regarded as serious
socio-cultural problems in the area. Strengthening of Social Impact
Assessment within the EIA process in Nigeria, as well as an upgrade to
Strategic Environmental Assessment to address socio-cultural issues in
policies and plans is recommended for the Government, while the
management of oil companies should liase with members of the host
communities on ways to restore and preserve the traditions of their host
community.
EMEKA EMMANUEL, O., , A , E., A , , O & E., E (2018). Effect of Oil Exploration on Socio-Cultural Issues in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/effect-of-oil-exploration-on-socio-cultural-issues-in-oguta-local-government-area-of-imo-state-nigeria
EMEKA EMMANUEL, OSUJI, et. al. "Effect of Oil Exploration on Socio-Cultural Issues in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria" Afribary. Afribary, 05 Apr. 2018, https://afribary.com/works/effect-of-oil-exploration-on-socio-cultural-issues-in-oguta-local-government-area-of-imo-state-nigeria. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
EMEKA EMMANUEL, OSUJI, Akhionbare , A. E. , Osuji and E. E. . "Effect of Oil Exploration on Socio-Cultural Issues in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria". Afribary, Afribary, 05 Apr. 2018. Web. 23 Apr. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/effect-of-oil-exploration-on-socio-cultural-issues-in-oguta-local-government-area-of-imo-state-nigeria >.
EMEKA EMMANUEL, OSUJI, Akhionbare , A. E. , Osuji and E. E. . "Effect of Oil Exploration on Socio-Cultural Issues in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria" Afribary (2018). Accessed April 23, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/effect-of-oil-exploration-on-socio-cultural-issues-in-oguta-local-government-area-of-imo-state-nigeria