Oil/Gas Corporations and Host Communities Relationship: An Evaluation and Management of CSR Instrument in Selected Host Communities of Rivers State (2000 - 2019)

Samuel Izidor

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Oil/Gas Corporations and Host Communities Relationship: An Evaluation and Management of CSR Instrument in Selected Host Communities of Rivers State (2000 - 2019)

Samuel Izidor

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Abstract

Relationship between oil/gas corporations (OGCs) and host communities (HCs) in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria has been dominated by issues of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and land ownership. This situation has thrown up challenges in effective corporate relationship, CSR management and host community development with heavy backlash on environmental, human and socio-economic developments. Despite efforts by parties in relationship to better manage CSR challenges, conflicts and crises have continued unabated and unmitigated. This research adopted the descriptive qualitative approach in data and samples collection and presentation. Questionnaire instrument based on a 4point Likert scale was adopted to obtain primary data. Sample population is 207, 870 and 400 questionnaires were distributed with 350 validly returned. Probability sampling technique is utilised to select host communities based on a simple random, cluster and stratification method. Oil/gas corporations were selected by a purposive non-probability method. The Null method is adopted in stating hypotheses while quantitative Chi-test run on SPSS software was used to analyse questionnaire responses against stated hypotheses. Research outcomes indicated strong evidence of failure of CSR projects, conflict escalation in relationship; recurring landownership and related revenue, benefits and rights issues; cases of environmental pollution and impact remediation; systemic corruption and lack of sustainability of development efforts and projects. Study recommends respect for equity, partnership and transparency; checks on corruption indices; land ownership, use and rights reforms; pollution reduction and standard impact remediation; and application of an integrated socio-economic and human capital development framework.

Published in	Social Sciences (Volume 11, Issue 5)
DOI	10.11648/j.ss.20221105.16
Page(s)	298-307
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Host Communities, Oil/Gas Corporations, Relationship, Corporate Social Responsibility, Conflict, Development

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Samuel Izidor. Oil/Gas Corporations and Host Communities Relationship: An Evaluation and Management of CSR Instrument in Selected Host Communities of Rivers State (2000 - 2019). Soc. Sci. 2022, 11(5), 298-307. doi: 10.11648/j.ss.20221105.16

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Samuel Izidor. Oil/Gas Corporations and Host Communities Relationship: An Evaluation and Management of CSR Instrument in Selected Host Communities of Rivers State (2000 - 2019). Soc Sci. 2022;11(5):298-307. doi: 10.11648/j.ss.20221105.16

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