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The Role of Federal Government Intervention in Development Programmes in Niger Delta
Abstract
The Niger Delta region in Nigeria makes significant contribution to Nigeria's economy
through oil and gas production but has long been plagued by various socio-economic
challenges, including environmental degradation, poverty, and conflict. In response to these
issues, the federal government has implemented intervention programs aimed at addressing
the region’s needs. This work aims to explore and analyze the role of federal government
intervention programmes in the Niger Delta with a focus on their effectiveness and
sustainability as well as the impacts overtime that has remained questionable. The paper used
literature review to ascertain existing federal government intervention programmes. Case
studies were used to highlight the various intervention programmes implemented in the
region. Quantitative data from government reports and databases were used to gather data to
identify the role of successive administration in Nigeria in enhancing development through
the establishment of various intervention agencies and policy recommendations with the
intention improving the plight of the people. The paper employed Structural Functional
theory by Gabriel Almond to access structures and functions performed in the region where
resources contribute to the Nation’s economy from oil and gas generated revenue. The issue
of militancy attack on oil assets as well as government’s intervention by granting Amnesty
Program to the agitators for peace, the protection of lives and property and security to region
in the region suffice as major interventions in the Niger Delta. This study contributes to the
existing body of knowledge on Federal Government intervention programmes in the Niger
Delta, offering a critical analysis of the past and present initiatives, identifying gaps and
challenges, and proposing actionable recommendations for future policy formulation and
implementation. The ultimate goal is to facilitate positive change, promote inclusive growth,
and achieve lasting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Niger Delta region and Nigeria as a
whole.
