Abstract
The study focused on the impact of petroleum industrial degradation on agricultural produce in Ilaje Local Government of Ondo state. Four research questions were developed in conformity with the purpose of the study. The study adopted survey research design. Questionnaires were administered to elicit information on crop productivity, livestock productivity, forest and aquatic organisms and therefore the strategies to cope with the impact of petroleum industrial degradation. A total of 150 questionnaires were administered using stratified random sampling technique and analyzed using tables and percentages. The Cronbach Alpha reliability method was used to determine the internal consistency of the items. The findings from the study revealed that Petroleum Industrial degradation has impacted negatively on crop productivity, livestock productivity, forest and aquatic organisms and therefore the strategies to cope with the impact of petroleum industrial degradation on agriculture are trapping of gases, prevention of oil spillage or quick attention to oil spillage breakout, planning of community settlements away from oil wells, supply of nontoxic chemicals, help farmers to clear special land area for those involved in crop, and on land livestock farming, securing of important forest trees for use by communities or returns to be paid to farmers by oil drillers where their removal is unavoidable to accommodate oil wells. The study therefore recommended among others that community leaders should seek ways to compel the Federal government and oil companies to devote more resources to tackle environmental degradation.
Table of Contents
Title Page
Approval Page
Table of contents
Acknowledgements
Dedication
Preface
Chapter 1 - INTRODUCTION
Background of the study
Statement of the Research problem
Objective of the study
Significance of the study
Research questions
Conceptual Framework
Theoretical Framework
Scope of the Study
Chapter 2 – LITERATURE REVIEW
Sources of literature
Review of literature
Introduction
The history of oil in the world and its exploration in Nigeria
Oil resources exploitation and production in the Niger Delta
Oil production for export in Nigeria
Causes of oil spillage
The ecological effects of oil industry
The impact of oil spillage on agricultural production/activities
Other kinds of oil spill impact on agricultural production/activities in the world
The socio-economic impact of oil spillage
Summary of literature
Chapter 3 – METHODOLOGY
Introduction
Background of Ondo State region and study area
Research Design
Population for the study
Sample and sampling technique
Instrument for data collection
Validation of instrument
Reliability of the instrument
Method of data collection
Data analysis
Chapter 4 – RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Introduction
Socio-demographic information of respondents
Data analysis of respondents
Discussion of findings
Chapter 5 – CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Summary
Conclusion
Recommendations
References
