Day 1: Monday 29 September Opening

08.00 09.00 09.00 09.10 09.10 09.20 09.20 10.00 Registration Welcoming of delegates by Conference Chair, Dr Joe Akunna Welcome address by the Vice Chancellor, Prof Bernard King Opening of the Conference by the Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, His Excellency, Dr (Senator) Dalhatu Tafida Keynote Speech by Prof Julius A. Okojie, Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Nigeria Speech by Prof Martin Ogbe, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Delta State University 10.00 10.10 10.10 10.20 10.20 10.40 10.40 11.00 Presentation by the Guest Speaker and Major Conference Sponsor, The Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Engr Alhaji Abubakar Lawal Yar'Adua Keynote Speech by Chief Wellington Okirika, Executive Chairman, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Nigeria Plenary session by Prof K.O. Iwugo, University of Bristol, United Kingdom LOOKING BACK & LOOKING AHEAD: THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES & PRESCRIPTIONS OF THE COASTAL REGIONS OF NIGERIA Coffee Break

Day 1: Monday 29 September Parallel Session A Land Air Quality and Waste Management
Chair: Professor B. O. Solomon, National Biotechnology Development Agency, Nigeria Professor M. B. Oyeneyin, The Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom HYDROCARBON CONTAMINATED SOILS IN THE NIGER DELTA, REGION OF NIGERIA CHALLENGES AND ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH REMEDIATION. P.D. Shekwolo, C. Izuwah, C. Okoro, Shell Petroleum Development Company, Nigeria 11.20 11.40 MANAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES IN NIGERIAN COASTAL AREAS: THE BIOTECHNOLOGY APPROACH J. Nwachuku, N.C. Ezebuiro, O. Esan, J. Madu, F. Okeke, O. Onyia, B. O

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Solomon, National Biotechnology Development Agency, Nigeria 11.40 12.00 ASSESSMENT OF METHANE PRODUCTION POTENTIAL FROM UNMANAGED LANDFILLS LOCATED IN COASTAL REGIONS K.M.R. Hasan, J.C. Akunna, University of Abertay, United Kingdom 12.00 12.20 BIODEGRADATION OF WASTE-LUBRICATING PETROLEUM OIL IN A TROPICAL ALFISOL AMENDED WITH ANIMAL DROPPINGS AND ITS QUALITY ASSESSMENT USING MICROMORPHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS J. K. Adesodun, University of Agriculture, Nigeria 12.20 12.40 HIGHER ALCOHOLS PRODUCTION TO TACKLE GAS FLARING IN THE NIGER DELTA R. Umoh, E. Gobina, W. Reid, The Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom 12.40 13.00 MAPPING NYPA PALM COLONIZATION OF MANGROVE ENVIRONMENTS POTENTIAL FOR RADAR REMOTE SENSING IN THE NIGER DELTA C. Paradzayi, University of Johannesburg, South Africa; O. Omo-Irabor, University of Abertay, United Kingdom 13.00 14.00 Chair: LUNCH BREAK Professor P. D. Shekwolo, Shell Petroleum Development Company, Nigeria Dr E. M. Okonkwo, National Research Institute for Chemical Technology, Nigeria DEVELOPMENT OF AN IMPACT MONITORING SYSTEM FOR PETROLEUM PIPELINES O.A. Olugboji, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom 14.20 14.40 APPLYING REMOTE SENSING AND GIS TECHNIQUES TO AIR QUALITY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT A CASE STUDY OF GAS FLARING IN THE NIGER DELTA M.A. Fagbeja, T. Chatterton, J.W.S. Longhurst, University of the West of England, United Kingdom; J.O. Akinyede, National Space Research and Development Agency, Nigeria; J.O. Adegoke, University of Missouri - Kansas City, United States of America 14.40 15.00 INVESTIGATING THE AEROBIC POST-TREATMENT OF ANAEROBICALLY TREATED SOURCE-SEPARATED ORGANIC FRACTION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE (OFMSW) Y.A. Abdullahi, J.C. Akunna, University of Abertay, United Kingdom 15.00 15.20 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF SELECTED OIL PRODUCTION FACILITIES IN PARTS OF NIGER DELTA, NIGERIA S.B. Olobaniyi, O.O. Omo-irabor, Delta State University, Nigeria 15.20 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

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OF THE NIGER DELTA REGION OF NIGERIA C. B. Chukwuali, University of Nigeria, Nigeria

15.40 16.00 Chair: 16.00 16.20

COFFEE BREAK Dr A. A. Chukwuali, University of Nigeria, Nigeria Dr P. B. L. Tamuno, Loughborough University, United Kingdom INCREASED TRAFFIC-INDUCED NITROGEN OXIDES: A HIDDEN DANGER TO LIVES BY COMMERCIAL MOTORCYCLES IN UYO, NIGERIA E. Ekanem, K. Oduyemi, O. Omo-Irabor, University of Abertay, United Kingdom

16.20 16.40

SAND PRODUCTION FORECAST FOR UNCONSOLIDATED GAS RESERVOIRS A KEY FACTOR IN MINIMISING DISPOSAL PROBLEMS B. Oyeneyin, The Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom; B. Moriwawon, Shell Petroleum Development, United Kingdom

16.40 17.00

EVALUATING THE EFFECTS OF ANAEROBIC DIGESTATE COMPOST ON PLANT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Y.A. Abdullahi, J.C. Akunna, University of Abertay, United Kingdom; N.A. White, P.D. Hallett, R. Wheatley, Scottish Crop Research Institute, United kingdom

17.00 17.20

HARMONIZING COASTAL ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND HUMAN USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES: A CASE STUDY OF NYPA PALM (NYPA FRUCTICANS) WITHIN THE NIGERIAN COASTAL REGIONS E.M. Okonkwo, National Research Institute For Chemical Technology, Nigeria; C.O. Onyia National Biotechnology Development Agency, Nigeria; O. Ofoegbu, National Research Institute For Chemical Technology, Nigeria

Day 1: Monday 29 September Parallel Session B Venue: Prosen Room, Dudhope Castle Social, Health and Sustainable Development
Chair: 11.00 11.20 Professor C. Orubu, Delta State University, Nigeria Mr F.I. Ekweozoh, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Nigeria DEVELOPING AN INTEGRATED SUSTAINABLE MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR A RAPIDLY GROWING URBAN CITY: A CASE STUDY OF ABUJA, NIGERIA Y.A. Abdullahi, J.C. Akunna, University of Abertay, United Kingdom, A.S. Ahmed, Petroleum Technology Trust Fund, Nigeria; M.Z. Sirajo, Energy Commission of Nigeria, Nigeria; I.A. Bala, Federal University of Technology Yola, Nigeria 11.20 11.40 PROTECTIVE HEALTH COMMUNICATION AMONG YOUTHS IN THE COASTAL REGION OF NIGERIA

F. Akanle, T.T. Olofintoye , University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria 11.40 12.00 URBAN POVERTY MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: POLITICAL ISSUES AND PERSPECTIVES IN NIGERIA N. A. Eziaghala, University of Paris Sorbonne, France 12.00 12.20 TOWARDS ACHIEVING A SUSTAINABLE WATER SUPPLY: AN EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT OF COASTAL STATE WATER AGENCIES IN NIGERIA V. Ojo, Loughborough University, United Kingdom 12.20 12.40 LIVELIHOODS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES IN COASTAL COMMUNITIES OF NIGERIA A.A. Akinwale, University of Ibadan, Nigeria 12.40 13.00 A MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION ANALYSIS (MCDA) APPROACH TO CONFLICT MANAGEMENT USING OF STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION AND MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS (MDGS) AGENDA O.O. Omo-Irabor, K. Oduyemi, J. Akunna, E. Ekanem, University of Abertay, United Kingdom 13.00 14.00 Chair: 14.00 14.20 LUNCH BREAK Mr P.O. Agbo, Shell UK Limited, United Kingdom Mr Danjuma, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Nigeria MENTORING YOUNG SCIENTISTS FOR INNOVATIVE APPLICATION OF BIORESOURCES R & D TO CREATE BIOENTERPRISES: A CASE STUDY OF THE BIORESOURCES DEVELOPMENT CENTRE IN NIGER DELTA REGION OF NIGERIA P.C. Ekweozoh, Federal Ministry of Science &Technology, Nigeria 14.20 14.40 THE IMPACT OF OIL EXPLORATION ON THE INHABITANTS OF THE OIL PRODUCING AREAS OF NIGERIA D.G. Omotor, Delta State University, Nigeria 14.40 15.00 PROMOTING TRANSPARENCY AND HONESTY IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN THE NIGER DELTA I. Adeh, University of Bremen, Germany 15.00 15.20 EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY RELATIONS AS THE FUNDAMENTAL PANACEA TO THE NIGER DELTA CRISES E. Ufuophu-Biri, Delta State University, Nigeria 15.20 15.40 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY NEXUS: THE CASE OF THE NIGER DELTA COASTAL VILLAGES B.U. Omojimite, Delta State University, Nigeria

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COFFEE BREAK Dr C. O. Onyia, National Biotechnology Development Agency, Nigeria Mr. J. Kassab, Young Mens Christian Association, Lebanon THE IMPACT OF OIL EXPLORATION AND EXPLOITATION ON RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENTS OF NIGERIAS COASTAL REGION: ENVIRONMENTAL AND INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES PERSPECTIVES C.B. Chukwuali, University of Nigeria, Nigeria

16.20 16.40

A DIACHRONIC STUDY OF URBAN GROWTH AND ITS IMPACTS ON SUSTAINABILITY IN DAKAR N. Diallo, Cadastre, Senegal; O.O. Omo-Irabor, University of Abertay, United Kingdom

16.40 17.00

A MODELLING APPROACH FOR ASSESSING METHANE GENERATION RATE OF A CLOSED LANDFILL SITE K. Hasan, E. Abubakar, J.C. Akunna, University of Abertay, United Kingdom

17.00 17.20

ANALYSIS OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS IN COASTAL AREA OF NIGERIA: THE CASE OF NIGER-DELTA R.A. Alabi, S.O. Abu, University of Bremen, Germany

17.20 17.40

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION AND THE ENTRENCHMENT OF POVERTY IN THE COASTAL REGION OF NIGERIA P.C. Egbon., Delta State University, Nigeria

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Closing

Day 2: Tuesday 30 September Plenary Session Venue: Isla Room, Dudhope Castle
09.00 09.30 09.30 10.00 SWITCH YOUR THINKING ABOUT WATER IN CITIES Prof C. Jefferies, University of Abertay Dundee, UK THE ROLE OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES IN PROMOTING PARTNERSHIPS AT COMMUNITY LEVEL Prof C. Di Domenico, University of Abertay Dundee, UK

Day 2: Tuesday 30 September Parallel Session A Venue: Isla Room, Dudhope Castle Water Resources, Quality and Pollution Control

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Professor A. E. Falaye, University of Ibadan, Nigeria Dr B. Adeloye, Heriot Watt University, United Kingdom AN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF SOCIO-ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS ON WATER QUALITY IN PRIVATE BOREHOLE DEVELOPMENT: CASE STUDY OF BENIN-CITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA D.O. Aimiuwu, B.A. Chokor, University of Benin, Nigeria

10.20 10.40

GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION PROCESSES IN COASTAL TOWNS IN NIGER DELTA NIGERIA A. A. Ujile, M. F. N. Abowei, S. A. Amadi, Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Nigeria

10.40 11.00

ECOLOGICAL TOXICITY ASSESSMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DETERGENT (NEATEX) AND CORROSION INHIBITOR (NORUST CR 486) L.I.N. Ezemonye, F.E. Okieimen, University of Benin, Nigeria; D.F. Ogeleka, Themosteel Nigeria Ltd, Nigeria

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A CLEAN AND POWERLESS CONSUMPTION SYSTEM FOR ANAEROBIC WASTEWATER TREATMENT J. Kassab, Young Mens Christian Association, Lebanon

11.20 11.40

HOW MINI-SCALE SCHEMES ARE REVOLUTIONIZING AND ENHANCING WATER SUPPLY RELIABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY IN IBADAN, SOUTHWEST NIGERIA A. J. Adeloye, Heriot-watt University , United Kingdom; A. Tokun, Osot Associates, Nigeria

11.40 12.00

ASSESSMENT OF WASTE WATER TREATMENT IN CANAANLAND, OTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA S. A. Isiorho Indiana University-Purdue University, United States of America; F. A. Oginni, Covenant University, Nigeria

12.00 13.00 Chair:

LUNCH BREAK Professor S. A. Isiorho, Indiana University-Purdue University, USA Mrs D. O. Aimiuwu, Federal Ministry of Environment, Housing and Urban Development, Nigeria KDE ENHANCED PCA FOR PROCESS MONITORING OF A WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) P.P. Odiowei, Y. Cao, Cranfield University, United Kingdom

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ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND EFFECTS OF PRODUCED WATER DISCHARGED FROM FORCADOS TERMINAL INTO FORCADOS RIVER J. M. Udoh, University of Benin, Nigeria

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ACTIVATED SLUDGE DATA ANALYSIS USING KOHONEN SELF-

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ORGANISING MAP (A CASE STUDY OF SEAFIELD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT) R. Rustum, A.J. Adeloye, Heriot-watt University, United Kingdom

14.00 14.20

ECOLOGICAL SANITATION: A SUSTAINABLE SANITATION OPTION FOR THE RURAL COMMUNITIES IN THE COASTAL REGION OF NIGERIA O. Onyia, N.C. Ezebuiro, J. Nwachuku, A. Otigbu, Sadiq, H.Y., National Biotechnology Development Agency, Nigeria; R.O. Ashiru, National Environmental Standards, Regulation and Enforcement Agency, Nigeria; B.O. Solomon, National Biotechnology Development Agency, Nigeria; N.S. Benebo, National Environmental Standards, Regulation and Enforcement Agency, Nigeria

14.20 14.40

EFFECTS OF CRUDE OIL AND PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY ON THE DEGRADATION OF THE AQUATIC RESOURCES AND MARINE FISHER FOLKS A.E. Falaye, B. T. Fregene, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

14.40 15.00 Chair: 15.00 15.20

COFFEE BREAK Dr A. A. Ujile, University of Science and Technology, Nigeria Dr L. I. N. Ezemonye, University of Benin, Nigeria THE PLACE OF TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE IN WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN THE CENTRAL NIGER DELTA P.B.L. Tamuno, M.D. Smith, Loughborough University, United Kingdom

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WASTE MANAGEMENT AND WATER QUALITY ISSUES IN COASTAL STATES OF NIGERIA: THE OGUN STATE EXPERIENCE D. O. Omole, Covenant University, Nigeria; S. A. Isiorho, Indiana UniversityPurdue University, United States of America

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PROTECTION OF ROADS AND COASTAL BEACH AREAS FROM EROSION USING ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY BIODEGRADABLE SURFACE TREATMENT PRODUCT, "NARICT STOP" E.M. Okonkwo, O. Ofoegbu, National Research Institute for Chemical Technology, Nigeria

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TREATABILITY OF TANNERY WASTE WATER IN KANO CITY OF NIGERIA B.O. Solomon, O.C. Onyia, M.S. Abdullahi, O.A. Adetunji, National Biotechnology Development Agency, Nigeria; R.O. Yusuff, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria

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SEWAGE/WASTEWATER TREATMENT AS IT PERTAINS TO LAGOS STATE E. C. A. Wekpe, Mowatek Nigeria Limited, Nigeria PHYSICO CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF IBESHE RIVER AND SUSTENANCE OF AQUATIC LIFE

F. Doherty, Yaba College of Technology, Nigeria; A.O. Ladokun, Nasarawa State University, Nigeria; A. Akinfemi, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; E.S. Apata, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria 17.20 17.40 HYDROGEOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF GROUNDWATER IN THE IN PARTS OF THE NIGER DELTA A. Edet, University of Calabar, Nigeria

Day 2: Tuesday 30 September Parallel Session B Venue: Prosen Room, Dudhope Castle Legal, Governance and Industry Issues
Chair: Dr K. O. Oduyemi, University of Abertay Dundee, United Kingdom Dr N. S. Benebo, National Environmental Standards, Regulations and Enforcement Agency, Nigeria IMPLEMENTING HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY IN THE NIGER DELTA ISSUES AND CHALLENGES, THE SPDC NIGERIA EXPERIENCE P.O. Agbo, Shell UK Limited, Aberdeen, United Kingdom 10.20 10.40 RELIGIOUS AND ETHICAL INTERPRETATION OF LAND OWNERSHIP IN NIGERIA A. A. Oghenejode, Pontifical Universita Santa Croce, Italy 10.40 11.00 ENVIRONMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS AS A TOOL TO ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIAS COASTAL REGIONS R.T. Ako, University of Kent, United Kingdom 11.00 11.20 11.20 11.40 WHO SHOULD BEAR THE BURDEN OF GAS FLARING IN NIGERIA? S. Aiboni, The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria COMPENSATION FOR THE USE OF SURFACE NATURAL RESOURCES BY OIL COMPANIES OPERATING IN THE NIGER DELTA J.S. Oboreh, C.O. Orubu, Delta State University, Nigeria 11.40 12.00 TOWARDS THE SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OF NIGERIAS COASTAL REGION A.A. Adedeji, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria; R.T. Ako, University of Kent at Canterbury, United Kingdom; T.A. Ogunleye, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria 12.00 13.00 LUNCH BREAK

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Dr E. Emeseh, University of Wales Aberystwyth, United Kingdom Fr A. A. Oghenejode, Pontifical Universita Santa Croce, Italy TOWARDS INTEGRATING OIL EXPLOITATION AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN NIGERIA C.B. Chukwuali, University of Nigeria, Nigeria

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TRANSPORTATION IN NIGERIA'S OIL & GAS INDUSTRY: AN ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE B. Anifowose, D. Lawler, D. Van der Horst, L. Chapman, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom

13.40 14.00

THE PARADOX AND PRAXIS OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEXT OF AN OIL ECONOMY B. Tantua, Aberstwyth University, United Kingdom

14.00 14.20

OIL, UNDEVELOPMENT AND MILITANT AGITATIONS IN NIGERIS NIGER DELTA REGION: GEOPOLITICAL ECONOMY CONSIDERATIONS A. A. Nuhu-Koko, University of Dundee, United Kingdom

14.20 14.40

CORPORATE INVOLVEMENT AND RESPONSE TO ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY MEASURES: THE CASE OF GAS FLARING IN THE NIGER DELTA C.O. Orubu, Delta State University, Nigeria

14.40 15.00 Chair:

COFFEE BREAK Dr Y. Deeni, University of Abertay Dundee, United Kingdom Mr S. Aiboni, The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria VICTIMS OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION AND JUSTICE: MAINSTREAMING ENFORCEMENT E. Emeseh, University of Wales Aberstwyth, United Kingdom

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NIGER-DELTA YOUTHS AND THE QUEST FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND FISCAL FEDERALISM IN THE NIGERIA P.B. Ogwunte, University of Dundee, United Kingdom

15.40 16.00

ENFORCEMENT CHALLENGES OF THE RIGHT TO A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT IN RELATION TO OIL POLLUTION IN THE COASTAL REGIONS OF NIGERIA P. Okonmah, University of Wales Aberstwyth, United Kingdom

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THE CAUSES, EFFECTS AND SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEMS OF LAND DEGRADATION AND CONFLICT IN THE NIGER DELTA REGION OF NIGERIA A.I. Danjuma, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Nigeria

16.20 16.40

STATE COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES LAW: APPLYING A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO COMPLIANCE IN SOLVING FISHERIES CRISIS IN

NIGERIA E. Okon, University of Wales Aberstwyth, United Kingdom 16.40 17.00 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT: A CASE FOR NIGER- DELTA OF NIGERIA A.A. Akinbuwa, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria 17.00 17.20 NIGERIAN FISCAL FEDERALISM AND REVENUE ALLOCATION FORMULA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGER DELTA F. Omotoso, University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria 17.20 17.40 YOUTH MILITANCY AND THE PORTRAIT OF DEVELOPMENT IN THE NIGERDELTA OF NIGERIA V. T. Jike, Delta State University, Nigeria 17.40 17.50 17.50 18.00 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYAND THE NIGER DELTA CRISIS A. A. Agagu, University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria INVESTIGATING LEGAL AND POLICY ISSUES RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION BY THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR IN NIGERIA .P. Okon, University of Dundee, United Kingdom; J. C. Akunna University of Abertay, Dundee, United Kingdom 18.00 Closing