OIL INDUCED ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION AND INTERNAL POPULATION DISPLACEMENT IN THE NIGERIA'S NIGER DELTA

摘要: Internal displacement has become an issue of topical concern, due to the human tragedy and insecurity associated with it. The theme that dominates discussions on IDP’s at global national levels is conflict-induced displacements. objective this paper bring into focus, linkages between oil based environmental degradation displacements in Niger Delta. framework analysis sees as a definite social condition diminishes individuals group capacity pursue interests may or not involve relocation. study concludes related problems – spillages, gas flaring, among others, have diminished productivity Oil Producing Communities, resulting occupational income losses set both voluntary involuntary migration. Again, for reason, some live aliens their own communities, where they are unable actualize interest aspirations. draws attention urgent need resolve issues