Water Bodies and Economic Development: Perspective on Rivers and Bayelsa States
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https://doi.org/10.17605/cajssh.v6i1.1174Keywords:
Water bodies, Economic Development, Transportation, Agriculture, TourismAbstract
This study explores the role of water bodies in the economic development of Nigeria. The study was guided by two objectives, to find out major contributions of water bodies to growth of Nigeria’s economy and to identify challenges associated with the use of water bodies. Data for the study were obtained from primary and secondary sources. The study anchored its analysis on the stakeholder’s theoretical framework. Data obtained were qualitatively and quantitatively analyzed. The Study results shows that water bodies in Nigeria facilitates economic integration between the riverine and upland traders particularly in the Niger Delta. The study also revealed that water bodies enhanced revenue generation. This is observed in Rivers State and Bayelsa through tourism attraction. Also, the study shows that most imported goods find way into the cities of these states through water bodies especially Atlantic Ocean. Again, considerable sea food consumed by the locals in these states are obtained from its water bodies. However, major challenges include piracy, pollution of waters and poor regulatory framework and infrastructure for the management of water bodies in the country. Based on the findings, the study suggests among others effective security on the water ways and collaborative frameworks in order to maximize the economic potentials of water bodies in Nigeria.
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