June 2009

Water uncertainties in Southeastern Nigeria: Why government should be interested in management

  This paper takes a look at the general condition of water resources availability and management practices in Akwa Ibom State, southeastern Nigeria. The paper observes high incidence of inequity and access burdens on the general population (especially the vulnerable groups) as well as reckless incidence of exploitation of the aquifer for private market. These were all linked to weak government involvements in...

Author(s): Emmanuel M. Akpabio and Ekanem M. Ekanem

June 2009

Causes, effects and resolution of farmers-nomadic cattle herders conflict in Delta state, Nigeria

  The study was conducted in Delta State to investigate the farmers-nomadic herders’ conflict that is common in many parts of Nigeria. Such conflict has caused a lot of losses to Nigeria, the State, local communities, and families. This study unveils the causes of such conflicts and suggests ways to prevent and resolve them in the future. Using simple random and positive sampling techniques, 80 farmers...

Author(s):   A. U. Ofuoku and B. I. Isife