ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN THE NIGERIA’S OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY AS A MIRAGE

Abstract

This paper examined the operational attitudes of the international Oil companies (IOCs) in the petroleum industry in Nigeria that do not augur well for attaining environmental sustainability. It adopted the doctrinal method of research while collection of relevant data such as primary and secondary sources of law was by visiting law chambers, law libraries and reference to Newspapers among others. It examined the effect of such attitudes by the IOCs, drew a conclusion and made recommendations towards reversing the trend by urging immediate practical steps in implementing the UNEP Report on Ogoni land, prompt action towards ending gas flaring, compliance with NOSARA directives and regulations by the oil majors.