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A Comparative Assessment of the Socio-Economic Effect of Crude Oil Exploitation in Rural Communities of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Eshabi, Pius and Ugor, Peter A

Abstract

This research is a comparative assessment of the socio-economic effect of crude oil exploitation in rural communities in Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. In the last fifty five (55) years, the Niger Delta region has experienced increased activities in the area of oil exploration and exploitation. Refining and product marketing operations, while the same activities have generated immense finance for the country, it has created health and environmental problems to the host communities in the Niger Delta region. This study, therefore, seeks to assess the effect of oil exploration in Eket and Ikot Abasi of Akwa Ibom State. The study took a review on oil exploration and the resultant effect on the environment which covers aspect of gas flaring, oil spillage, deforestation, arms proliferation in the region, land degradation and implication for food security. A survey research design was adopted for the study. The research design provides a quick and efficient means of assessing relevant information and data about the population of interest. The population of the study were resident of Eket and Ikot Abasi of Akwa Ibom State. A total of 134 respondents were selected from the population. The collected data was analyzed using frequency tables, percentages and mean score analysis while the non- parametric statistical test (chi square) was used to test the formulated hypothesis using SPSS (Statistical package for social sciences). A single hypothesis was formulated to guide the study. It was meant to find out if there was a significant difference in the socio-economic effect of crude oil exploration between Eket and Ikot Abasi of Akwa Ibom State. During data analysis, the student t- test was employed. The empirical results revealed a significant difference in the socio-economic effect of crude oil exploration in Akwa Ibom State.

Keywords

Socio-Economic EffectCrude Oil Exploitation and Akwa Ibom State

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