Access to environmental information by women in some selected oil producing communities in Nigeria

Abstract

This paper examines access to environmental information by rural women in some selected oil producing communities in Nigeria. Three oil producing communities constitute the population of this study; they are Ebedei, Uwheru and Bomadi in Delia State, South South Nigeria. These communities are hosts to oil exploration and drilling activities. Questionnaire was used to collect data from two hundred and ten (210) respondents. Data was analyzed using simple percentages. Findings revealed information needs of the respondents as well as sources of environmental information which was the town criers. Factors militating against access to these identified needs were revealed. Recommendations were therefore put orward to enhance access to environmental information by women in oil producing communities in Nigeria.

Keywords: Oil producing communities, Natural resources, environmental, rural women