The study aims to develop a management strategy to effectively deal with different stakeholders’ complex expectations in oil and gas activities in the Global South, specifically focusing on Nigeria. The Nigerian oil and gas sector stakeholders include government regulatory bodies at the federal and state levels, international and national oil companies, and the local communities where these activities occur. These stakeholders harbour diverse expectations, encompassing environmental preservation, fair environmental stewardship, financial returns, increased oil revenue, infrastructure development, and poverty reduction. Failing to meet these expectations can strain relationships and give rise to potential conflicts. Tensions often arise between oil and gas firms, host communities, and the government due to rising poverty, unemployment, environmental damage, displacement of indigenous people, and inadequate infrastructure. These issues have eroded trust between stakeholders, leading to frequent unrest and conflicts in Nigeria, especially in the Niger Delta Region. In response to these challenges, residents in oil-producing areas have resorted to criminal activities like vandalising oil pipelines, abducting oil workers for ransom, oil theft, and other disruptive actions.

Authors: S.A. Edun, T.K. Olaniyi, K. Lawani

Published in: World Congress on Sustainable Technologies (WCST-2024)

• Date of Conference: 4-6 November 2024
• DOI: 10.20533/WCST.2024.0008
• ISBN: 978-1-913572-77-8
• Conference Location: St Anne’s College, Oxford University, UK