Citation :

Erebagha T. INGIABUNA, 2024. "Leadership Tussles and Development Challenges of Oil Rich Communities of Southern IJAW LGA, Bayelsate State, Nigeria" ESP International Journal of Science, Humanities & Management Studies(ESP-IJSHMS)  Volume 2, Issue 2: 104-110.

Abstract :

Struggles into leadership positions have become violent in recent years in many SILGA communities. The paper examined factors responsible for such actions in the oil rich communities. A total of 418 respondents were interviewed in 10 oil rich communities and the Likert type 4-point scale was used to analyse the data. The study found oil company operations in the area ranges from exploration, exploitation, storage and transportation. The positions for which elections are most in contention are Chairmen and Secretaries of CDC and Youth Council, and Revenue Committee. The perceived gains for holding such positions include award of contracts, honorarium, bribes, etc. The study area is largely rich in oil production and people want lead their communities at all means with a view to getting some personal gains. The struggles had negative implications on the development of the area, recommended zooning offices, reduction of honorarium, increase in age and educational qualifications of aspirants and forbid leaders from holding discussions with oil firms without a formal mandate.

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Keywords :

Oil Rich Communities, Leadership Tussles.