Environment and Economics in Nigeria

Pay as you throw; an exploratory study on a market-based approach to the environmental problems caused by public littering in Nigeria

“…They believe that economic growth should come first, followed by environmental protection (Oriavwote and Oyovwi 2019). Over the decades, Nigeria's economic dependence on extractive industries and agriculture production has highlighted the critical link between economy and environment (Falola and Paddock 2011). While successive Nigerian administrations from the colonial era paid little attention to environmental issues (Ogboru and Anga 2015), the dominant issue in post-independence Nigeria has been how to maintain political stability and manage economic development (Falola and Paddock 2011).…”

“…Over the decades, Nigeria's economic dependence on extractive industries and agriculture production has highlighted the critical link between economy and environment (Falola and Paddock 2011). While successive Nigerian administrations from the colonial era paid little attention to environmental issues (Ogboru and Anga 2015), the dominant issue in post-independence Nigeria has been how to maintain political stability and manage economic development (Falola and Paddock 2011). However, beyond political considerations, the objective realities of climate change and environmental degradation have already become genuine challenges in Nigeria.…”

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“…For instance, the white missionaries were interested in supplying raw materials to the growing industries in Britain. (Falola et al, 1991). For example, to make evangelism and commercial enterprises catch on, the white missionaries introduced the doctrine of the three Cs: Christianity, Commerce, and Civilization.…”

“…Fortunately, studies have shown that religious beliefs and practices have contributed immensely to Nigeria's commercial activities and economic growth. (Falola et al, 1991). The majority of missionary organisations at this epoch were interested in commerce.…”

“…Although, their involvement in commerce assisted them in their missionary activities, it equally assisted Africans by opening them up to the rest of the world for commerce and missionary activities. Falola and Babalola (1991) believed that "European Christian missionaries, as precursors of British colonial administration in Nigeria, contributed significantly to the evolution and development of a monetised economy in the country. "…”