Impact of Globalization on the Environment: The Niger Delta Region Experience, Nigeria

Abstract

The inflow of multinationals especially in the oil sector brought about by globalization has over the years contributed lots to the growth and development of Nigeria as a country, thus, there are no doubts that the activities of these multinationals in the oil sector has benefitted the nation in a great deal however, the amount of the environmental degradation caused by the activities of these firms is enormous in terms of degradation of farmlands, destruction of source of drinkable water, deforestation, as well as the destruction of aquatic lives and its negative effect on the health of the people. This study was designed to critically investigate the impact of globalization on the environment vis-í -vis the organization and the individual. The paper adopted qualitative methods through the application of literature review. We found out that though globalization has benefited Nigerian state in some areas, its negative effect on the Nigerian environment specifically the Niger Delta region's environment is enormous, we therefore, recommended among others the need to inculcate a higher level of environmental awareness in individuals, organizations as well as the government, thus, public awareness and education should be made utmost priority.