AFRICAN SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL JOURNAL

THE IMPACT OF ARTISANAL REFINING ON ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY IN RIVERS STATE

OBAH, PATIENCE WELENMA

November 11, 2025

Citation

AFRICAN SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL JOURNAL , Vol. 14 (2) (2025) , pp. 57-69

Details

ISSN: 978-37889
Published: November 11, 2025
Status: Published

Abstract

This study examines the impact of artisanal refining on environmental security in Rivers State. The population of the study was 196,780 households in Rivers State. A sample size of 384 was determined from this population using Krejcie and Morgan sampling technique. Questionnaire and interview were used in data collection and the collected data were analysed using descriptive statistic, the mean and standard deviation. The result revealed that artisanal refining affect environmental security in Rivers State. Hence the study concludes that artisanal refining is responsible for environmental security degradation in Rivers State. Therefore, the study recommended that Government should encourage oil companies to take responsibility by establishing environmental impacts and invest in community development programs for rapid response teams to address health emergencies related to pollution. They should develop disaster preparedness plans for communities affected by pollution from illegal refining. Invest in research to develop innovative solutions for pollution control and health improvement. Government and oil companies should establish local emergency response units specifically trained to handle explosions and fires from artisanal refineries, ensuring they have the necessary tools and resources to respond quickly and effectively to ensure environmental security in Rivers State.

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