Oil Conflict in NigeriaIntroductionThis document will discuss the oil conflict that is occurring in Nigeria. The types of power that the two conflicting parties are using and whether their strategies have been effective will be discussed, as well as the influence they have had on the conflict. Contrasting cultural differences and similarities will also be discussed. The conflict in Nigeria has become deadly and it is necessary to develop an effective communication environment to bring peace to the region. The oil conflict in Nigeria is mainly composed of two sides: the oil companies and local interests. The conflict has turned deadly as individuals have violently expressed their frustration at what they believe to be injustice. Locals believe that oil companies owe them rent for the use of the land. Oil companies have avoided land use taxes by using government resources to their advantage. Oil companies are using a structured power approach while addressing land use issues with locals. Oil companies use formal authority, legal prerogatives, and association to enforce their side in the conflict. The Nigerian government is historically influenced by foreign money and influence, which gives big business a huge advantage over monetary decisions. The Nigerian government has gone to the extent of creating laws and regulations that benefit oil companies due to the significant economic contributions the companies make to the country. Omeje (2005) states that “oil is the mainstay of Nigeria's economy and the state depends largely on oil revenues, taxes and royalties paid by transnational oil companies (TNOCs) and profits from its shareholdings in investments by TNOCs". ...... middle of paper ...... Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Journal of Leadership, Responsibility and Ethics, 8(3), 77-88. Retrieved September 22, 2011, from ABI/INFORM Global. (Document ID: 2349548361).Mayer, B. (2000). The dynamics of conflict resolution: a guide for the professional. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.Omeje, K. (2005). Oil conflict in Nigeria: conflicting issues and perspectives of the local people of the Niger Delta. New Political Economy, 10(3), 321-334. doi:10.1080/13563460500204183Omeje, K.. (2006). Oil conflict and accumulation policy in Nigeria. Environmental Change and Security Program Report,(12), 44-49. Retrieved September 22, 2011, from ProQuest Science Journals. (Document ID: 1889169951). Yang, C.. (2010). Less blood for oil: Nigeria's fragile amnesty. Harvard International Review, 31(4), 6-7. Retrieved September 22, 2011, from ABI/INFORM Global. (Document ID: 1988429401).
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