%0 Journal Article
	%A Chizoba Chinweze and  Gwen Abiola-Oloke and  Chike Jideani
	%D 2009
	%J International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
	%B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
	%I Open Science Index 30, 2009
	%T Energy Resources Management for Sustainable Development in Nigeria Niger Delta Region: Women Issues and the Environment
	%U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/1232
	%V 30
	%X There is an urgent need to conserve the biological diversity of the Nigerian Environment for the future and present generation in the face of current energy resources development. This paper gives an in-depth analysis of the impact of oil and gas activities on the biological diversity of the Nigerian Niger Delta area and its consequences on the sustainable development of the host communities as it relates to their social, economic and environmental issues, particularly on the womenfolk who are the key managers of environmental resources. Also reviewed is the frustration of these communities that is reflected in unending conflicts.

	%P 939 - 941