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Oil Spillage in Nigeria s Upstream Petroleum Sector: Beyond the Legal Frameworks

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  • Olusola J. Olujobi

    (Department of Business Management, College of Business and Social Sciences, Covenant University, Ogun State, Nigeria,)

  • Olabode A. Oyewunmi

    (Department of Business Management, College of Business and Social Sciences, Covenant University, Ogun State, Nigeria,)

  • Adebukola E. Oyewunmi

    (Department of Business Management, College of Business and Social Sciences, Covenant University, Ogun State, Nigeria.)

Abstract

The adoption of a broad based sustainable development strategy, underpinned by prudent management of oil resources, coupled with an enduring model for conservation of the natural environment, is an imperative for the Nigerian State. Thus, the paper identifies specific gaps in Nigeria s environmental legal frameworks and shares critical international perspectives. The study entailed a descriptive legal analysis and utilizes relevant secondary sources. The paper opined that majority of oil spills in Nigeria are not usually addressed in the light of obtainable best practices, inspite of the negative environmental, health and socio-economic consequences. It emphasizes the government s overarching obligation to enforce applicable environmental laws and regulations. Also captured, is the corresponding responsibility of oil operators to ensure due compliance with their corporate obligations and by implication contributing to the achievement of fundamental environmental protection benchmarks. The paper recommends a holistic reform of relevant laws on the integral oil spillage subject matter.

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  • Olusola J. Olujobi & Olabode A. Oyewunmi & Adebukola E. Oyewunmi, 2018. "Oil Spillage in Nigeria s Upstream Petroleum Sector: Beyond the Legal Frameworks," International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Econjournals, vol. 8(1), pages 220-226.
    • Handle: RePEc:eco:journ2:2018-01-27
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    1. Olusola Joshua Olujobi & Olabode Adeleke Oyewunmi, 2017. "Annulment of Oil Licences in Nigeria s Upstream Petroleum Sector: A Legal Critique of the Costs and Benefits," International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Econjournals, vol. 7(3), pages 364-369.
    2. Olusola OLUJOBI, 2017. "Legal Framework for Combating Corruption in Nigeria The Upstream Petroleum Sector in Perspective," Journal of Advanced Research in Law and Economics, ASERS Publishing, vol. 8(3), pages 956-970.
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    5. Olusola Joshua Olujobi, 2020. "RETRACTED: Analysis of the Legal Framework Governing Gas Flaring in Nigeria’s Upstream Petroleum Sector and the Need for Overhauling," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 9(8), pages 1-19, July.
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    Keywords

    Oil spillage; law; environment; Nigeria;
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    JEL classification:

    • K2 - Law and Economics - - Regulation and Business Law
    • Q4 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Energy
    • Q5 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics

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