Niger Delta & The Struggle For Resource Control: A Biblical Paradigm

The Niger Delta people’s agitation is presupposed on the belief that injustice has been done. There seems to be a policy of exclusion of the people by the State and the Oil Companies. In other words justice equity and fairness seem to have been denied. Regrettably oil deposit that ought to a blessing has become an imprecation. But what is Resource Control all about? What do the Niger Delta people want? Why are they so sore? And can human warfare which is inherently defiling ever bring about their much sort after justice? What is the way out of the crisis? Can we draw a Biblical paradigm? This work therefore is aimed at looking at the Niger Delta people and the issue of resource control objectively and suggests theologically a biblical solution. The researcher highlights the moral issues involved in the Niger Delta crisis and points out a biblical pattern of how “risk bearers” can adequately justly and equitably be compensated. The current high level of insurgency and violence in the Niger Delta makes this book imperative. The Researcher believes that there is need to listen to ourselves and objectively point out our moral defaults. The best time to do this is now.