Integrating community perceptions and cultural diversity in social impact assessment in Nigeria

• Published in: Environmental impact assessment review Vol. 55; pp. 74 - 83
• Main Authors: Nzeadibe, Thaddeus Chidi, Ajaero, Chukwuedozie Kelechukwu, Okonkwo, Emeka Emmanuel, Okpoko, Patrick Uche, Akukwe, Thecla Iheoma, Njoku-Tony, Roseline Feechi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.11.2015
• Subjects: Alienates; Assessments; COMMUNITIES; Community perceptions; Community relations; COMPLIANCE; Cultural diversity; Culture; DECISION MAKING; Deltas; ENVIRONMENT; Environmental impact assessments; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS; ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY; ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES; Natural gas; Niger Delta; NIGERIA; Perception; SOCIAL IMPACT; Social impact assessment; SUSTAINABILITY; SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT; Nigeria; ASE, Nigeria, Rivers, Niger Delta; Social impact assessment; Cultural diversity; Community perceptions; Niger Delta; Sustainable development

The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Act of 1992 aimed to make the environment a central theme in development in Nigeria. Nevertheless, the extent of engagement with local cultures in the Nigerian EIA process is not statutorily guaranteed. While most EIAs in Nigeria have been for oil and gas pr...