The Operations of International Oil Corporation and Women's Livelihood Challenges in Ogulagha Island of Delta State, Nigeria

Abstract

The aim of this research was to investigate on how women's livelihoods in Ogulagha Island, Delta State, Nigeria, are impacted by the actions of international oil corporations (IOCs). This study employed a cross-sectional survey research approach.  The two main methods for gathering data were administering a questionnaire and conducting interviews. The information was analysed using descriptive statistics. According to the percentage summary of respondents, the operations of IOCs in the study area have caused the following challenges to the women's livelihood: environmental degradation (100.0%), loss of arable lands (100.0%), and water pollution (100.0%), followed by health problems (92.6%), and loss of sources of income (82.1%). According to these findings, the major challenge they face as a result of IOC operations in the study area is environmental degradation, loss of arable lands, and water pollution. The study recommended that the IOCs and government bodies use more pleasant and refined tactics in their operations, as well as the current, less hazardous apparatus. There is also a need for consistent and appropriate environmental cleaning exercises so that the livelihood of the women in the area can be restored.