This study investigates the multifaceted impacts of illegal petroleum refining, commonly known as
"kpo-fire," on sustainable agriculture and rural livelihoods in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria.
The primary objective was to quantify the extent of environmental contamination, assess its direct
effects on crop growth a...
HappyPere-ela Omodu· International Journal of Agr...· 0 citations
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Petroleum Industry Act’s (PIA) 3% Host Community
Development Fund (HCDF) in fostering sustainable development and peace in the Niger Delta,
focusing on selected host communities. The primary objectives were to examine HCDF
implementation mechanisms, assess its contribution...
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The escalating environmental crises confronting the global community necessitated a paradigm shift in environmental governance, moving beyond state-centric approaches to recognize the growing influence of non-state actors. This study comprehensively examined the roles and impacts of four key categories of non-state act...