A CRITICAL INVESTIGATION INTO PIPELINE VANDALISM IN NIGER DELTA

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine investigation into pipeline vandalism  in Abiteye in Warri south west. Specifically, the study Investigating the pipeline vandalism at Abiteye, Warri South West, Delta  State. – its problem and prospect. The study also proffer solution to this inhuman degradation of the environment, health and air. From the responses obtained and analyzed, the findings revealed that  That pipeline vandalism has effect on the socio economic development  of Nigeria.

Also,That pipeline vandalism is a danger for the people around the town. Lastly,That some of the causes of pipeline vandalism is as a result of protest from youth because of the effect of oil spill on their water. The study hereby recommend That the involvement of the stakeholders host communities in the oil economy through Open  and frank communications, election of credible leadership at traditional, Local, State and  Federal levels, and value re-orientation to imbibe the culture of constructive dialogue. This shall make the local communities maintain their commitment to stop oil pipeline vandalization. Also,That Adoption of Citizen-Oriented Community Development Initiation (COCDI) Model.

This  model brings together for interaction about 1,500 Oil Producing Communities (OPCs) and  relevant stakeholders in the region. The MNOCs are then obliged to evolve or initiate  projects, and discuss them with the communities. These projects would then be harmonized  with those of the local and state governments along with the NDDC Master plan. The  rationale is to prevent waste or duplication, and involvement of the local communities for  them to openly own up the programmes and projects in their locale because they are part and parcel of the entire process. The communities would then guard against any vandalization.