From Strategy Page:June 3, 2008: The government is not making much progress in shutting down the tribal rebels, particularly MEND, in the Niger Delta. Stealing oil and kidnapping foreign oil workers for ransom has become too lucrative for too many people for the police and military to cope. About a quarter of the nation's oil production has been halted by the unrest. A newly president, who promised to crack down on corruption and ineffective government, is showing signs of tolerating the same old bad habits.
Additional News From Other Sources:
Nigeria: Oil and Gas Operations Fragile - Shell -- All Africa.com
Corruption blamed for Nigeria's failure sluggish development -- China View
Oil Brings Revenue, Problems to Africa -- Voice Of America
My Comment: A culture of corruption and lawlessness was already present before the discovery of oil in Nigeria .... or for that matter the entire continent of Africa. Until this culture changes, there is no hope for justice and sustainable development to occur in Africa.
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