出版社：Mediterranean Center of Social and Educational Research (MCSER)
摘要：Nigeria is well endowed with bitumen, with its potentials of wealth generation and prosperity. It becomes imperative to ensure socio-economic development of the host communities in order to avoid a repeat of the crises that have characterized the Niger-Delta petroleum enclave where the inhabitants felt needs are no met in the provision of infrastructure and social services. This study assessed the inhabitants’ perception of the availability of development indices in the bitumen communities, such that a framework for the provision of infrastructures along the needs of different communities can be developed. The sample was 1147 inhabitants. Data were collected using a questionnaire. ANOVA, MCA and Scheffe were used to analyse data. Findings showed variations in the indices of development and development needs of different communities. Infrastructures and social services should be provided according to the felt needs of different communities and local governments in the region.
关键词：Infrastructural Facilities; Social Services; Sustainable Development; Exploitation.
