Challenges to environmental regulations in nigeria a significant issue affecting regulation enforcement in nigeria is the lack of a national database on environmental quality solomon et al. Nigeria endorses the secretary generals strategy on womens and childrens health, and affirms that the initiatives is in full alignment to our existing countryled efforts through the national health plan and strategies targeted for implementation for the period 2010 2015, with a focus on the mdgs in the first instance and the. Following the scarcity of studies in the developing countries, particularly africa, on corporate social responsibility csr and sustainable community development, this paper intends to examine the case of a major cement company, wapco plc, and its host communities. Recognizing the human and environmental tragedy associated with oil contamination in the ogoni region where oil. Key barriers to nigerias sustainable energy development. We also look for ways to bring environmental and social benefits to the communities where we operate. Construction project financing for sustainable development of nigerian cities fig working week 20 environment for sustainability abuja, nigeria, 6 10 may 20 517 specialty trade contractors usually do the work of only one trade, such as painting, carpentry. The purpose of the research study was to explore the factors required for small business sustainability beyond 5 years in nigeria. Environmental education and sustainable development in nigeria. Environmental accounting and sustainable development. Sustainability reporting in the nigerian oil and gas sector. Green growth and environmental sustainability in nigeria article pdf available in international journal of energy economics and policy 74. Nigeria can achieve greatness, but needs to embrace.
Today, 60% to 70% of the nigerian population does not have access to electricity. Recognizing the human and environmental tragedy associated with oil contamination in the. A landlocked country in west africa, it is plagued by drought. Map of nigeria showing the 36 states and the federal capital. Remediation issues in the niger delta shell nigeria nigeria. The study revealed that in a developing country like nigeria, there is a low awareness level. Environmental education and sustainable development in. Protected areas for environmental sustainability in nigeria. Bioremediation and environmental sustainability in nigeria.
In nigeria, an increased level of consciousness is observable with regard to the complex relationship that exists between development and the quality of the environment. Nigeria, the discovery of oil in the niger delta and other mineral resources such as tin in the jos plateau and their exploitation paved way for environmental hazards in nigeria. The sustainable cities nigeria programme 1994 2006 nigeria, with a population of slightly over 140 million people, is the most populated country in africa. In countries where development requires resources, how can a philosophy marked by. Strategies for achieving sustainable development in. It is the position of this paper therefore that if nigeria is to maximize the benefits of entrepreneurial activities. Role of geospatial technology in environmental sustainability. Jul 24, 2014 in countries like the united states, britain, germany and france, environmental sustainability is a significant issue that can make or break a political partys campaign. Introduction nigeria is the most populated african nation with a population of about 160 million. Sustainable or green construction in lagos, nigeria. Oct 02, 20 the nigerian sustainable banking principles are a major step forward, but if sustainability is just a strategy they may be easily abandoned.
The awareness imperative 43 and whether government or private media are most central to spreading information about the environment. Those factors that were identified and discussed on the account of environmental pollution by ekiyor are. Sustainable water development program for rural nigeria final report top of page the perspectives, information and conclusions conveyed in research project abstracts, progress reports, final reports, journal abstracts and journal publications convey the viewpoints of the principal investigator and may not represent the views and policies of. In nigeria, there is a poor history of environmental justice, sustainability and conservation, as well as animal rights. Nigeria sustainable development knowledge platform. Role of geospatial technology in environmental sustainability in nigeria an overview fig working week 20 environment for sustainability abuja, nigeria, 610 may, 20 312 global positioning system gps and remote sensing techniques to mitigate environmental problems has find global application and acceptance. Comparative study of environmental sustainability in.
Issues in environmental management for sustainable. In recent years, nigeria has conducted several important infrastructure sector reforms with challenges persisting in most sectors. Environmental reporting in the oil and gas industry in nigeria 2 international journal of research in business studies and management v3 i11 november 2016 required to be done in their accounting reporting kpmg, 2007. Examining environmental policies and laws in nigeria. Nigeria and efforts at environmental management fair. The role of mass media anatsui, tina chinemere department of mass communication babcock university, iishanremo, ogun sate, nigeria. Does it make sense for nations struggling to modernize and feed their own people. This paper is focused on protected areas for environmental sustainability in nigeria. Implications for sustainable development article pdf available november 2009 with 16,034 reads how we measure reads. A major paper submitted to the faculty of environmental studies in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master in environmental studies, york university toronto ontario, canada.
Section 2 provides a rich description of the study design, data collection. To move on the path to sustainability, we can either go for energy supplies that has no carbon release, or find ways to use less energy. Poverty presents a critical road block to sustainable utilization of natural resources in nigeria. Nigeria should not be an exception in the introduction of sustainability reporting in the business community with particular reference to the oil and gas sector in view of its role in economic development of the nation.
Agriculture, environment, nigeria, resource, sustainability. Of the countrys population of over 140 million, about 70% live in. How we ensure environmental sustainability telecom. The guardian nigeria newspaper brings you the latest headlines, opinions, political news, business reports and international news. Assessment of sustainability reporting in nigerian. Pdf challenges of sustainable development in nigeria. However, there remains much to be done by way of actually developing the mechanism and legislative backing for reconciling environmental imperatives with developmental goals. Dec 01, 2015 sustainable development is one of the priorities of nigeria s new government. Introduction the importance of sustainability of agricultural production system is becoming a major concern of agricultural researchers and policy makers in both developed and developing countries. The relationship between corporate sustainability reporting.
Environmental pollution and sustainable development in nigeria. From the work of ekiyor 2007, many factors have been discovered which are associated to poor governance in nigeria. The environmental impact of continued population growth is felt through increase in energy demand, production, consumption and. In commemoration of the 2018 world environment day and as part of its efforts to reduce plastic pollution, 9mobile held a sensitisation and awareness campaign on environmentfriendly actions. It has examined what protected areas are the meaning, especially as defined by the international union for the conservation of nature iucn. The conflict was capped by the 1995 execution of eight environmental activists, including nobel peace prize nominee ken sarowiwa who led opposition to shell oils activities in the ogoni homeland. The paper notes that the undemocratic and corrupt nature of the nigerian state have rendered impotent the environmental policy and as a consequence, the achievement of sustainable development seems to be a mirage. Corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability in the niger delta. We all have to tighten our belts and live more sustainably. Merger and acquisition as survival and sustainable business growth strategy in the nigerian banking industry article pdf available august 2016 with 1,061 reads how we measure reads. But the role of the private sector in delivering these goals will be. Environmental management and sustainable development in.
Debt sustainability analysis debt management office nigeria. Section 1 covers the fundamental reasons that there is a need to study business sustainability. If sustainable development of nigeria is so highly desirable, the country should without delay embrace sustainable. This is a most challenging task for the country and in particular for our planners and policymakers today. Sustainability assessment of rice husk ash sustainability requirement highly degree of sustainability likely unlikely available and useable v nontoxic v recycled and recyclable v renewable v. Sustainable entrepreneurial development and the problems.
Abstract the quest for sustainable development is not feasible without alleviating poverty drastically. The state of some of the physical infrastructures which is provided by the construction sector in the country is reported below. However, adjudged by these indicators, nigeria realizing this goal at future targeted year remains bleak. Sustainable water development program for rural nigeria. How nigeria can achieve growth thats more equitable and eco. A thorough investigation was done to identify the areas that were and are still protected in nigeria. Examine the relationship between commitment by federal government to environmental management policies and sustainable development in the niger delta region of nigeria. Department of business administration, faculty of management sciences, nnamdi azikiwe university, awka. Pdf green growth and environmental sustainability in nigeria. Property owners and clients are seeking commercial buildings that meet acceptable environmental and. Prospects for achieving sustainable development through.
Wonah department of political and administrative studies, faculty of social sciences, university of port harcourt. Economic development in nigeria shell sustainability. Achieving environmental sustainability mdg7 in nigeria. According to yudelman 1987, we have always looked at the. Environmental reporting in the oil and gas industry in nigeria. This is important because of the recent central bank of nigeria. Oil in nigeria in the 1990s, nigeria became notorious for conflict linked to oil development in the niger river delta. Policy options for nigeria article pdf available in journal of economic cooperation and development 344. European journal of sustainable development 2014, 3, 1, 3346 issn. The paper examines why nigeria, like many subsaharan african countries did not meet the targets of mdgs.
This study highlights on the sustainable issues and agricultural development in nigeria by looking at the theory of natural resources scarcity and its effects on growth and partly, on the principles of natural resources conservation. Nigerian breweries is the foremost brewing company in nigeria and our brands enjoy wide acceptance and patronage across the west coast of africa. This study examined the annual reports of eight 8 banks in nigeria for the presence or absence of sustainability reporting. Construction project financing for sustainable development. The challenges and implications of sustainable development in africa. Jul 23, 2012 access to clean modern energy services is an enormous challenge facing the african continent because energy is fundamental for socioeconomic development and poverty eradication. Environmental policy and its enforcement in nigeria. Keywords economic diversification, stability, sustainability, development 1. Environmental sustainability and sustainable development issues in the niger delta region of nigeria article pdf available january 2008 with 8,842 reads how we measure reads. Jul 12, 2014 oil in nigeria in the 1990s, nigeria became notorious for conflict linked to oil development in the niger river delta. The study found that sustainability reporting has received substantial attention over the past four 4 years in the nigerian banking sector and that small positive correlation exists between.
Strategies for achieving sustainable development in nigeria. Safety and security remain top priorities and we continue to work closely with federal and state government agencies, communities, civil society, contractors and joint venture partners to create a safe operating environment. Pursuant to section 20 of the constitution, the state is empowered to protect and improve the environment and safeguard the water, air and land, forest and wildlife of nigeria. Shell has interests in several companies in nigeria that help power economic growth and improve the quality of life for nigerians.
Csr and sustainable community development in nigeria. The nation is made up of people of diverse cultures and. Statement of the problem the issues bordering on sustainable development are unending owing to heartfelt yearnings for ages to acquaint ourselves with the goal. More to the point, the preliminary evidence on weak sustainability indicators shows the potential for surprise. Adekanye, elizabeth adetoun university of lagos, akoka, nigeria.
Apr 10, 2012 toward a sustainability framework for development in niger the concept of sustainability is catching on in the developed world, but how does it fare in the developing world. Square ols method to analyze the impact of foreign direct investment on environmental sustainability in nigeria. This is indeed critical, as it is fundamental to the success or failure of the recently launched sustainable development goals sdgs. Dec 27, 2011 sustain nigeria as a group believes that the concept of sustainable development can help to focus on what needs to be done to make sure that nigeria is able to meet up with all the international goals like the millennium development goals mdgs, world bank goals for 2015 and others. Sustainability watch nigeria corespondence environmental. Sustainability is one of our key business priorities. The relationship between corporate sustainability reporting and profitability and shareholders fund in nigerian banks. The basis of environmental policy in nigeria is contained in the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria. Through these caused environmental degradation and several other hazardous effects such as, and has led to low socio sustainable development. Nigeria and efforts at environmental management fair observer. Research paper foreign direct investment and environmental. Prospects for achieving sustainable development through the.
Legal mechanism for achieving environmental sustainability in. Progress so far, challenges and prospects the millennium development goal declaration was adopted by 147 heads of states in september 2000. One comment on sustainability a view from nigeria sam says. Owing to over exploitation of these natural resources, nigeria is confronted by the following major problems. This is an opportunity to combat problems detrimental to the countrys economy and ecosystems. Situation in federal republic of nigeria being country report presented at the workshop on environment statistics held in dakar, senegal 28th february 4th march 2005 by the nigerian participants. Pdf the challenges and implications of sustainable. Remediation issues in the niger delta in shell in nigeria, we operate in a way that reduces as far as possible the environmental impact of our activities. The member countries were expected to domesticate the global agenda based on the peculiar situation in each country. This writer had the opportunity to witness firsthand both the destitution and the unexplored.
The awareness imperative 45 mass media to combine information about environmental conflict or crisis with the suggestion of possible actions or activities that will bring ecoawarness to the public at. The paper examines the impact of the nature and character of the nigerian state and its environmental policy on the achievement of sustainable development in nigeria. Sustainability and saving energy is important as we need to safeguard the future both for our planet and for the upcoming generation. Assessment of sustainability reporting in nigerian industrial. What does sustainability look like for emerging economies. Data were collected on co 2 emissions proxying environmental degradation, fdi, gross domestic product gdp, and population covering the period 1986 to 2015. Public awarene ss of environmental issues has increased significantly in nigeria. Shell nigeria places great importance on making a difference in the environment in which people live and work, fostering and maintaining relationships with communities, taking care to be a good neighbour and contributing to sustainable development initiatives. Pdf merger and acquisition as survival and sustainable. Factors required for small business sustainability in nigeria. This study concludes by making recommendations concerning target audience, program content, and the demo. Though consistently ranking near the bottom of the uns human development index, niger is forecasted to have one of the fastest growing economies in 2012. Structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from the professionals in the built industry on the awareness level of sustainability concept and its practicability in the construction industry. Nigeria should pragmatically address the challenges of poor industrialisation to diversify her economy.
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