DELTA STATE

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

Combating Oil Theft and Pipeline Vandalism in Nigeria: Legal Instruments for Sustainable Sector Reform

By Vanessa Vivian Uzu-Okonta Abstract Oil theft and pipeline vandalism represent critical threats to Nigeria’s economic stability, environmental integrity and national security. These criminal activities undermine the productivity of the oil and gas sector, the sector which remains the backbone of the country’s revenue base. Despite numerous interventions and judicial remedies, persistent weaknesses in legal […]