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ArticleInternational journal for equity in health2024

"Economic exclusion and the health and wellbeing impacts of the oil industry in the Niger Delta region: a qualitative study of Ogoni experiences".

Augusta C Nkem, Susan Devine, Daprim S Ogaji, Stephanie M Topp

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Augusta C NkemCollege of Public Health Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, James Cook Drive, Townsville, QLD, 4811, Australia. augusta.chrisumoren@my.jcu.edu.au.
Susan DevineCollege of Public Health Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, James Cook Drive, Townsville, QLD, 4811, Australia.
Daprim S OgajiAfrica Centre of Excellence in Public Health & Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR), University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Port-Harcourt City, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Stephanie M ToppCollege of Public Health Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, James Cook Drive, Townsville, QLD, 4811, Australia.

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backgroundWhen managed effectively, oil wealth can drive economic development and improve wellbeing. Conversely, as has been the experience in Ogoniland in the Niger Delta, the presence of the oil industry can lead to environmental degradation and social and economic vulnerabilities with negative impacts on health and wellbeing. Few studies have explored the experiences and perceptions of these impacts among residents of host communities themselves.

methodsThis qualitative study explored Ogoni residents' experiences and perceptions of oil-industry related economic exclusion and associated impacts on health and wellbeing. In-depth interviews with 22 participants from four Local Government Areas (LGAs) were analyzed with open (inductive) coding. Guided by constructivist philosophy, interpretation of emerging themes was informed by the concept of social exclusion which recognizes that multi-dimensional processes can deprive individuals or groups of resources, rights, goods, and services, thus limiting broader societal participation.

resultsFindings highlight the exclusionary impacts of the oil industry at the intersection of i) damaged livelihoods and family income, that increased economic vulnerability and reduced participants' ability to meet basic needs including ability to pay for healthcare; ii) lack of progress on environmental remediation and non-transparent benefit sharing schemes that exacerbate economic displacement and contribute to ongoing exposures to air and water pollution; and iii) insufficient of investment in economic development and essential health services, limiting employment opportunities and ability to access adequate healthcare.

conclusionAddressing these issues requires integrated policy interventions focusing on equitable resource distribution, environmental restoration, and inclusive economic development to promote sustainable community resilience.

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Oil and Gas IndustryQualitative ResearchAdultFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedNigerEconomic impactsOil industrySocial exclusionSystem Injustice

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