PHILOSOPHY AND PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE AMONG THE NIGER DELTA PEOPLE AND OIL COMPANIES IN NIGERIA

Julius Ijekeye

Abstract


The word peaceful-coexistence alludes to a suppressed assumption of an atmosphere of peace. In a peaceful atmosphere, progress, growth, development and general well being is experienced. But also, peaceful-coexistence can connote a situation of healing that follows a period of rancor or ‘unwellness’ of interpersonal relationship, inter-communitarian relationship, or international relationship; which is expected to make room for prosperity in matters of social or economic welfare, the establishment of equity and working political order that serves the true interest of all. The co-existence of the Niger Delta people and the oil companies operating in the region is everything but peaceful. Through critical philosophical analysis, this essay intends to show that solutions have been proffered, yet the lack of application of the principle of true federalism has left the problem unresolved. The study employs the method of exposition and critical analysis

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