The Problems and Prospects of Achieving Sustainable Environment in Nigeria.

• Author(s): B. N. Okafor ; C. A. Obiora-Okeke ; D. C. Oyiogu ; N. A. Nwoye
• Paper ID: 1708282
• Page: 795-800
• Published Date: 31-07-2022
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 6 Issue 1 July-2022

Abstract

Environment itself is the source of all the resources needed by an organization to accomplish its objectives. But its negligence has triggered environmental degradation caused by oil spills and host of other factors. In view of the foregoing, this semester article concentrated on highlighting the challenges militating against environmental sustainability and sustainable in Nigeria and thus proffering key strategies for achieving environmental sustainability and sustainable development in Nigeria. Exploratory Research Design was adopted. Data were generated via secondary sources. The secondary sources of data include materials from the government ministries and agencies, library, journal publications etc. System theory was utilized to portray the need for interdependence between the environment and organizations geared towards achieving environmental sustainability. The findings revealed that Environmental degradation, corruption, poverty, youth restiveness, political instability, Boko Haram insurgencies are the major challenges confronting environmental sustainability and sustainable development in Nigeria. social responsibilities and also ensuring that the environment is adequately protected and sustained. This is because they raise huge capital from their operations and activities in the society. This conclusion is in sync with the system theory which this work is anchored upon that advocates the need for interdependence. We, therefore, recommended that environmental sustainability and sustainable development are only achievable when environmental issues become the key priority of all individuals, corporate organizations; government at all levels in particular and oil producing firms in Nigeria in general.

Citations

IRE Journals:
B. N. Okafor , C. A. Obiora-Okeke , D. C. Oyiogu , N. A. Nwoye "The Problems and Prospects of Achieving Sustainable Environment in Nigeria." Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 6 Issue 1 2022 Page 795-800

IEEE:
B. N. Okafor , C. A. Obiora-Okeke , D. C. Oyiogu , N. A. Nwoye "The Problems and Prospects of Achieving Sustainable Environment in Nigeria." Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 6(1)