On a sketch map of Nigeria, locate and name: (i) the rivers Imo and Kaduna (ii) two H EP stations (iii) two thermal stations (iv) two oil refineries (b) In ...
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On a sketch map of Nigeria, locate and name:
(i) the rivers Imo and Kaduna
(ii) two H EP stations
(iii) two thermal stations
(iv) two oil refineries
(b) In what three ways has the oil industry contributed to the economic development of Nigeria?
(c) State four problems arising from the exploitation of crude oil in Nigeria
Answer Details
(a) Sketch map of Nigeria
The required locations are shown and labelled on the sketch map below. HEP means hydro-electric power station.
Key locations: Rivers Imo and Kaduna; HEP stations at Kainji and Jebba; thermal stations at Egbin and Afam; oil refineries at Port Harcourt and Warri.
(b) Contributions of the oil industry to the economic development of Nigeria
- It provides a major source of foreign exchange through the export of crude oil and petroleum products.
- It provides fuel and gas for domestic consumption, transportation and industrial use.
- It creates employment opportunities directly in oil exploration, production and refining, and indirectly in transport, construction and other services.
(c) Problems arising from the exploitation of crude oil in Nigeria
- Oil spills and gas flaring cause serious pollution of land, rivers and the atmosphere.
- Oil operations can lead to rural depopulation and displacement of farming and fishing communities.
- The industry depends greatly on foreign capital, technology and skilled manpower.
- Oil spills, pipelines and drilling activities waste or damage farmlands and fishing waters, reducing agricultural and fish production.
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