The Niger Delta is the oil capital of Nigeria and the region has been having a lot of problems based on the production of the oil in the region. This research dwells on the Niger Delta question in detail, exploring the problems which the oil production is bringing into the region. Before the discovery of oil, the Niger Delta had their means of survival, which were abandoned and focused solely on oil production oil, which in turn caused a regional environmental degradation, thereby dashing a big blow to the people of the land, who are no longer able to practice a successful agriculture, fishing and their likes. As a result of the high rate of poverty in the supposed land ‘flowing with milk and honey’ protests and violence ensued. The question how can a regions resources which is causing huge development to other regions, in turn become a curse to its inhabitant is what many researchers are trying to answer and also bring a permanent solution to this disheartening pandemonium. This works aim at suggesting solutions that can bring to an end to all these problems being brought on by oil production in the region. There are a lot of measures which have to be taken and these measures includes the issue of ending the conflict and more inclusion of the region in governing Nigeria, as the region feels that they are being marginalized therefore there is need to have a better inclusion of them in the governance of the country.

The Niger Delta is the oil capital of Nigeria and the region has been having a lot of problems based on the production of the oil in the region. This research dwells on the Niger Delta question in detail, exploring the problems which the oil production is bringing into the region. Before the disco...