YOUTH RESTIVENESS AND OIL EXPLORING COMPANIES IN ISOKOLAND

Emeka P. Nwosuji

Abstract


This paper is concerned with the effects of youth restive activities on the people of Isoko Land area, considering a way of looking at this social problem and proffer possible lasting solution to incessant conflict and societal unrest. Questionnaire was used as a means of data collection and the study used the chi-square statistic to analyze and interpret the data based on the findings, it was discovered that oil exploring activities have affected the Isoko region causing unemployment and a great socio- economic marginalization in the society. This has affected the peace of the community. Finally the paper made some recommendation that the government should make policies that would assure the youths of a brighter tomorrow. Parents should also play their part by giving their children the moral and academic support they need to face the future, show  and most of all watch their social behaviour.

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