Survey of wastewater issues due to oil spills and pollution in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria: a secondary data analysis
Abstract Background This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the issue of wastewater due to oil spills and pollution in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, which has led to significant environmental and socioeconomic consequences for local communities. The study employed a secondary data colle...
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| author | Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim Ochuko Felix Orikpete Temiloluwa O. Scott Chisom N. Onyebuchi Amanda O. Onukogu Chinedum Gloria Uzougbo Chiemela Onunka |
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| description | Abstract Background This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the issue of wastewater due to oil spills and pollution in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, which has led to significant environmental and socioeconomic consequences for local communities. The study employed a secondary data collection approach, drawing on various sources, including published research articles, reports, official records, and satellite imagery. Main body of the abstract Through a systematic review and synthesis of the available literature, the paper identified key challenges, mitigation and remediation strategies, policy recommendations, and areas for future research. The findings of this study revealed that the existing regulatory framework has not been fully effective in preventing and addressing oil spills and pollution in the Niger Delta region due to factors such as weak enforcement, inadequate resources, and overlapping responsibilities among regulatory agencies. Moreover, existing measures for oil spill response, clean-up, compensation, and remediation have had limited success, leaving affected communities to continue suffering from the impacts of oil spills and pollution. Short conclusion The paper highlights the potential of innovative approaches and technologies, such as advanced oil spill detection and monitoring technologies, bioremediation, and renewable energy, to enhance the effectiveness of mitigation and remediation efforts. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the importance of collaboration and cooperation among various stakeholders, including government agencies, oil companies, local communities, civil society organizations, and international partners, in addressing the challenges posed by oil spills and pollution in the Niger Delta region. Based on the findings, the paper presents several policy recommendations, such as strengthening the regulatory framework, enhancing transparency and accountability, promoting community participation and empowerment, and encouraging investment in sustainable development and clean technologies. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9f9ca51219fc4c67a3451054a50ecc1a2023-07-30T11:06:46ZengSpringerOpenBulletin of the National Research Centre2522-83072023-07-0147112010.1186/s42269-023-01090-1Survey of wastewater issues due to oil spills and pollution in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria: a secondary data analysisDaniel Raphael Ejike Ewim0Ochuko Felix Orikpete1Temiloluwa O. Scott2Chisom N. Onyebuchi3Amanda O. Onukogu4Chinedum Gloria Uzougbo5Chiemela Onunka6Department of Mechanical Engineering, Durban University of TechnologyCentre for Occupational Health Safety and Environment (COHSE), University of Port HarcourtDepartment of Education, Vaal University of TechnologyNational Examinations CouncilDepartment of Environmental Management, Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO)Delta State Ministry of HealthAmazon Web ServicesAbstract Background This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the issue of wastewater due to oil spills and pollution in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, which has led to significant environmental and socioeconomic consequences for local communities. The study employed a secondary data collection approach, drawing on various sources, including published research articles, reports, official records, and satellite imagery. Main body of the abstract Through a systematic review and synthesis of the available literature, the paper identified key challenges, mitigation and remediation strategies, policy recommendations, and areas for future research. The findings of this study revealed that the existing regulatory framework has not been fully effective in preventing and addressing oil spills and pollution in the Niger Delta region due to factors such as weak enforcement, inadequate resources, and overlapping responsibilities among regulatory agencies. Moreover, existing measures for oil spill response, clean-up, compensation, and remediation have had limited success, leaving affected communities to continue suffering from the impacts of oil spills and pollution. Short conclusion The paper highlights the potential of innovative approaches and technologies, such as advanced oil spill detection and monitoring technologies, bioremediation, and renewable energy, to enhance the effectiveness of mitigation and remediation efforts. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the importance of collaboration and cooperation among various stakeholders, including government agencies, oil companies, local communities, civil society organizations, and international partners, in addressing the challenges posed by oil spills and pollution in the Niger Delta region. Based on the findings, the paper presents several policy recommendations, such as strengthening the regulatory framework, enhancing transparency and accountability, promoting community participation and empowerment, and encouraging investment in sustainable development and clean technologies.https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-023-01090-1Niger DeltaOil spillsPollutionWastewaterRegulatory frameworkMitigation |
| spellingShingle | Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim Ochuko Felix Orikpete Temiloluwa O. Scott Chisom N. Onyebuchi Amanda O. Onukogu Chinedum Gloria Uzougbo Chiemela Onunka Survey of wastewater issues due to oil spills and pollution in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria: a secondary data analysis Bulletin of the National Research Centre Niger Delta Oil spills Pollution Wastewater Regulatory framework Mitigation |
| title | Survey of wastewater issues due to oil spills and pollution in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria: a secondary data analysis |
| title_full | Survey of wastewater issues due to oil spills and pollution in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria: a secondary data analysis |
| title_fullStr | Survey of wastewater issues due to oil spills and pollution in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria: a secondary data analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Survey of wastewater issues due to oil spills and pollution in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria: a secondary data analysis |
| title_short | Survey of wastewater issues due to oil spills and pollution in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria: a secondary data analysis |
| title_sort | survey of wastewater issues due to oil spills and pollution in the niger delta area of nigeria a secondary data analysis |
| topic | Niger Delta Oil spills Pollution Wastewater Regulatory framework Mitigation |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-023-01090-1 |
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