THE MANAGEMENT OF ECOLOGICAL FUND AND NATURAL-RESOURCE CONFLICTS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA, 2009-2013

  • Ken Ifesinachi Professor of Political Science
  • Raymond Adibe Department of Political science
  • Chukwuemeka Wogu Department of Political Science University of Nigeria

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between the management of the Ecological Fund and natural-resource conflicts in northern Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined the effect of the failure to conform to guidelines in the utilization of the Ecological Fund on the incidence of natural resource conflicts in the region. The study found that the utilization of the Ecological Fund was characterized by non-conformity to stipulated disbursement guidelines, incomplete remittance of the fund to relevant agencies, as well as the unauthorized diversion of the fund. In some instances, the fund was utilized to serve private interests. This led to the escalation of natural-resource conflicts in northern Nigeria. The study recommended the need implement agency review reports that ensure accountability and popular participation of stakeholders.

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Published
2015-09-28
How to Cite
Ifesinachi, K., Adibe, R., & Wogu, C. (2015). THE MANAGEMENT OF ECOLOGICAL FUND AND NATURAL-RESOURCE CONFLICTS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA, 2009-2013. European Scientific Journal, ESJ, 11(25). Retrieved from https://eujournal.org/index.php/esj/article/view/6208