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Rethinking the ‘patron–client’ politics of oil block allocation, development and remittances in Nigeria

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  • Victor Chidubem Iwuoha

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This research adopts qualitative method and patron–client analysis to underscore the political economy of oil block allocation, development and receipts/remittances in Nigeria. It contests Wilson’s (1961) and Scott’s (1972) claims on the superiority of the patron over clients, and argues that ‘clients’ in Nigeria (indigenous oil block awardees) maintain some degree of control over the patron (ruling elite), enjoy more economic returns/oil rents, and possess some leverage over the patrons’ decision-making power. The ruling elite’s personalisation of oil block allocation/rents results in poor development of the upstream oil sector by ‘clients’, defaults in oil remittances and a consistent decline in oil production. The author recommends that the bidding process for oil block allocation be carried out in a more transparent and competitive manner.

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  • Victor Chidubem Iwuoha, 2021. "Rethinking the ‘patron–client’ politics of oil block allocation, development and remittances in Nigeria," Review of African Political Economy, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 48(170), pages 552-580, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:revape:v:48:y:2021:i:170:p:552-580
    DOI: 10.1080/03056244.2021.1998768
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    1. Victor Chidubem Iwuoha, 2022. "Global Oil Crisis and Early COVID-19 Strategic Containment Responses in Africa: The Nigerian Experience," India Quarterly: A Journal of International Affairs, , vol. 78(1), pages 47-67, March.

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