SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION IN OLOGBO COMMUNITY, IKPOBA-OKHA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

Ochuko Iduemre (PhD)

Abstract


The study examined the socio-economic impact of oil and gas exploration in Ologbo community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. Ecological system theory was adopted as theoretical framework.The cross-sectional survey design was adopted for the study. Respondents were sampled for the study using stratified sampling techniques. The study adopts both quantitative and qualitative method of data collection.Finding from the study revealed that the activities of the oil exploring companies in Ologbo Community have caused environmental degradation and disempowering of the people because of uninterrupted gas flaring and oil spillage. The study recommends the adoption of environmental-friendly exploration approach in addressing the attendant negative impact of oil and gas exploration on the environment and the economic life of the people.


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Socio-economic impact, oil and gas exploration, Ologbo community, environmental pollution, sustainable development

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