The Impact of Globalization in the Formation of Militant Groups in the Niger Delta
Abstract
Globalization is the third engine for development for man of the 'new age' following advances in science and technology. Its evolution has created a paradigm shift in methods of wealth creation and international politics. Having formed a borderless world, it has increased employment opportunities, spread of technical know-how, education prospects, investment and capital flow,etc., which are necessary for the growth of world economy and peace. But by the same token, globalization has led to some harmfulconsequences like child labour and slavery, spread of direct and structural violence, movement of arms and illegal drugs, terrorism with global network, spread of disease, and inequality. It is different strokes to different people.The spate of militancy in the Niger Delta today can be attributed to the effects of globalization. Because of weak institutions in the Nigerian state, these negative impacts have robbed the Niger Delta people opportunities to maximize the benefits of globalization, leading to the formation of militant groups to press home the demand for a better deal from their oil deposits.
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