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THE CONSEQUENCES AND IMPLICATIONS OF APPLYING INAPPROPRIATE RESTORATIVE MEASURES IN MANAGING NIGER DELTA, THE SOUTH-SOUTH PART OF THE NIGERIAN CRISIS

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  • Ahmad Nizar Yaakub Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities University, Sarawak Malaysia.
  • Ayandeji Lateef Akanbi Department of Political Science Federal University of Otuoke Bayelsa, Nigeria

Abstract

The Niger Delta conflict remains highly complex and multifaceted following the application of inappropriate restorative measures in the Niger Delta resolution process. This study examines the consequences and implications of inappropriate restorative measures through the lens of the human needs and restorative justice theories.  This study argues that the failure to address the fundamental needs and rights of the people of Niger Delta has contributed to the persistence and spread of the crisis in the region and beyond. This study highlights the need for a more comprehensive and inclusive approach to the conflict resolution process, one that prioritizes the needs and perspectives of local communities and promotes restorative justice. By exploring the consequences of inappropriate restorative measures, this study also aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the Niger Delta crisis and suggest more effective policies for peacebuilding process, panacea peace in the region, and strategies for rapid development of Nigeria nation.

Keywords:

Niger Delta region, restorative, crisis, oil companies, Nigeria

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Published

2025-10-23

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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17426664

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Vol. 12 No. 4 (2025): October-December

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Ahmad, N. Y., & Ayandeji , L. A. (2025). THE CONSEQUENCES AND IMPLICATIONS OF APPLYING INAPPROPRIATE RESTORATIVE MEASURES IN MANAGING NIGER DELTA, THE SOUTH-SOUTH PART OF THE NIGERIAN CRISIS. Top Journal of Public Policy and Administration (TJPPA), 12(4), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17426664

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