The Role of the ECOWAS in Addressing Challenges of Ineffective Regulation of Transnational Oil Corporations in Nigeria

The thesis explores the potential of a regulatory oversight role for the ECOWAS aimed at driving further effectiveness of regulatory framework for transnational corporations in Nigeria, as well as ameliorating constitutional concerns that hinder effective protection for victims of environmental pollution. It reviews constitutional failures and judicial obstacles within Nigeria that hinder effective protection of victims of environmental pollution and reviews specific regulatory concerns within the Nigerian regulatory framework which require reform. It argues that constitutional and regulatory failures in Nigeria as well as the government’s attitude towards enforcing existing regulation justify the need for a regulatory oversight framework.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Law

Grantor

University of Saskatchewan

Year dc:date.issued

2017

Author dc:creator

• Zarma, Rahina 1988-

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Odumosu-Ayanu, Ibironke

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Hansen, Robin
• Heavin, Heather
• Oshionebo, Evaristus

• Regulation, Regulatory Oversight, Oil Pollution, Transnational Corporations, Nigeria, ECOWAS

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10388/7715

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:harvest.usask.ca:10388/7715