Abstract
It is impossible to overstate the significance of environmental enforcement in guaranteeing adherence to a nation’s environmental policies. The ability of a nation to strictly implement its environmental regulations is largely responsible for the widespread idea that sustainable development is feasible. Nigeria has a number of environmental rules that govern how oil multinational corporations operate in the Niger Delta Region, however these laws are frequently broken. This study examines the different obstacles that impede the Niger Delta Region’s environmental enforcement program from becoming effective. It uses primary and secondary sources to gather data that is then qualitatively analyzed. Our findings demonstrate that institutional inadequacies in the face of corruption, legal loopholes, reliance on oil, and a lack of community awareness and engagement are among the major obstacles to an effective enforcement and compliance program. The paper therefore recommends that government should make effort to address these barriers to ensure compliance with the law.
Tamunoemi, Wakama (PhD) pp 46 – 61
