JAMB Economics 2006 Question 34

Question 34

Natural Resources and Petroleum

The oil-producing areas in Nigeria are agitating for special compensation owing mainly to

  1. A.the high level of poverty
  2. B.the high level of unemployment
  3. C.constant flooding
  4. D.environmental pollution
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (environmental pollution)

Explanation

Oil spills and gas flaring pollute the land, water and air of the Niger Delta, so the communities demand compensation.