EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF OIL SPILLAGE ON IZOMBE COMMUNITY AND THEIR PRODUCTIVITY IMPLICATIONS.

Osueke G. O, Emeka Opara F. O

Abstract: This project reviewed the environmental impact study of oil spillage, using the case study of Izombe in Imo State, Nigeria. It critically analysed the effects of oil spillage on marine life, land, ecological effect, and the effect on human health. It further treated the socio-economics of the people and appraised sustainable environment and development which only can be achieve through environmental impact assessment (EIA). The research also involved the use of primary and secondary sources of data collection for methodology. Questionnaires were developed, administered and observations recorded. We found out that oil spillage occurred up to two (2) times yearly at Izombe, thereby reducing the likelihood of any productivity improvement. It was traced mainly due to sabotage of oil installation. We found out that 56.4% of oil spillage was due to sabotage. We recommended increased efforts by the stakeholders in the management of the oil installations

Keywords: Evaluation, Oil spillage, Productivity, Izombe

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15623/ijret.2014.0310031