2018
DOI: 10.1108/jgr-02-2017-0006
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Community perceptions of Nigerian oil companies commitment to social and environmental concerns

Abstract: Purpose This paper aims to identify factors influencing and shaping community perceptions of oil companies which present fertile ground for a better understanding of their actions. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative methodology is adopted where primary data were collected through semi-structured interviews from members of three communities in the Niger Delta: Ogbunabali community in Port Harcourt (Rivers State), Biogbolo community in Yenagoa (Bayelsa State) and Ogunu community in Warri (Delta State). … Show more

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“…Therefore, there is a tendency to focus on the NGOs and CSO perspective which is pointing to how the state's revenue stream in the oil and gas industries is affected by the lack of accountability while ignoring how extractive practices affect the daily, lived experiences of people living in extractive territories. However, a few academic studies have evaluated the harm caused by this pollution from the perspective of common people living in the affected areas (Odera et al, 2018; Olowoporoku, 2018).…”
Section: Literature Review and Case Backgroundmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Therefore, there is a tendency to focus on the NGOs and CSO perspective which is pointing to how the state's revenue stream in the oil and gas industries is affected by the lack of accountability while ignoring how extractive practices affect the daily, lived experiences of people living in extractive territories. However, a few academic studies have evaluated the harm caused by this pollution from the perspective of common people living in the affected areas (Odera et al, 2018; Olowoporoku, 2018).…”
Section: Literature Review and Case Backgroundmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…1 According to the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, the Nigerian coastline region has over 13,000 abandoned infrastructure projects (Nathaniel, 2021). The operation of various multinational oil companies has engendered major socioeconomic and environmental issues for the people of the Niger Delta region (Denedo et al, 2019;Eweje, 2006Eweje, , 2007Idemudia, 2009;Odera et al, 2018;Oviasuyi & Uwadiae, 2009;Ojukwu et al, 2020;Oviasuyi & Uwadiae, 2009, 2009). Yet, scholarly attention in this area is lacking and the authors are unaware of any work that focuses on the Niger Delta region.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Apart from environmental degradation, other factors that motivate people to protest are lack of access to basic necessities of life, such as water, shelter, health facilities, food and clothing, as well as rising unemployment, which led to sudden proliferation of militant groups. Apart from the inability of the oil companies to address most compensation problems and the needs of the communities in accordance with corporate social responsibility (Odera, Scott, & Gow, 2018), the people felt betrayed by successive governments through neglect of their well-being and security. This made them resort to violence to seek redress.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%