Nigeria's Resource Wars

Abraham Nabhon Thomas, Adoyi Onoja, Amuche Nnabueze, Blessing Chinweobo-Onuoha, Blessing Nonye Onyima, Chiedozie Obia, Chinonye Ekwueme-Ugwu, Chisom Uchendu, Christopher Uchechukwu Ifeagwu, Chukwuebuka Omeje, Chukwuemeka Agbo, Collins Ikenna Ugwu, David Imbua, Dmitri van den Bersselaar, Egodi Uchendu, Emmanuel Ibuot, Emmanuel M. Akpabio, Emmanuel T. Eyeh, Ezinne Ezepue, Francis B. Ada, Francis O. C. Njoku, Ibrahim Waziri, Jan Patrick Heiss, Kemi Abodunrin, Muhammed Sani Dangusau, Nnaemeka E. Enemchukwu, Odigwe Nwaokocha, Olawari D. J. Egbe, Olihe Ononogbu, Onyekwere Ojike, Ozioma P. Nwokedi, Peter Memga Kertyo, Preye Kuro Inokoba, Reginald Chikere Keke, Saheed Babajide Owonikoko, Sati U. Fwatshak, Sule Emmanuel Egya, Ubong Hezekiah Udoudom, Uzoma Samuel Osuala, Victor S. Dugga and Zara Emmanuel Kwaghe

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Abstract: 'Nigeria’s Resource Wars' reflects on the diversity of conflicts over access to, and allocation of, resources in Nigeria. From the devastating effects of crude oil exploration in the Niger Delta to desertification caused by climate change, and illegal gold mining in Zamfara, to mention a few, Nigeria faces new dimensions of resource-related struggles. The ravaging effects of these resource conflicts between crop farmers and Fulani herders in Nigeria’s Middlebelt and states across Southern Nigeria call for urgent scholarly interventions; with the Fulani cattle breeders’ onslaught altering the histories of many Nigerian families through deaths, loss of homes and investments, and permanent physical incapacity. Currently, there is an almost total breakdown of interethnic relations, with political commentators acknowledging that Nigeria has never been so divided as it presently is in its history. The struggles have now degenerated into kidnaps, armed robbery, and incessant targeted and random killings across the country; compounding the already complex problem of insecurity in Nigeria. The chapters in this volume engage with these issues, presenting the different arguments on resource conflicts in Nigeria. They draw insights from similar conflicts in Nigeria’s colonial/post-independence past and events from around the world to proffer possible solutions to resource-related confrontations in Africa. By offering a collection of different intellectual perspectives on resource conflicts in Nigeria, this volume will be an important reference material for understanding the diversity of thought patterns that underpin the struggle and policy approaches towards resolving conflict situations in Africa. This volume will be of considerable interest to scholars of Africa, researchers in the humanities, social sciences, and conflict studies, and policymakers interested in understanding the resource crisis in Africa.

Keywords: Africa; Nigeria; geo-political zones; regions; ethnic nationalism; subaltern; society; qualitative research; quantitative research; fisheries; engineering; bio resources; geography; environmental sciences; witness testimonies; archives; Hausa; Middle Belt; Yoruba; Igbo; South South Nigeria; South East Nigeria; South West Nigeria; North Central Nigeria; pastoralists; nutrition; opulence; penury; grazing; food science; contested spaces; children; insecurity; victimhood; veterinary services; national development; Niger Delta; Obudu resort; planning; policy; population; derivation principle; sustainable leadership; political consciousness; geopolitical alliance; statism; economics; financial bureaucracy; neo-militarist front; cultural anthropology; education; philosophy; minorities; politics; feudalism; bourgeoisie; wealth; capitalism; ideology; service delivery; enterprise; Fulani herdsmen; resource control; conflict resolution; conflict in Africa; internally displace persons (IDPs); refugees; development/underdevelopment; climate change; Islamization; desertification (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020 Written 2019-08-22
Edition: 1
ISBN: 978-1-62273-831-1
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