ABSTRACT
The Niger Delta is home to nearly thirty million people and to the greatest concentration of oil production in the country. Since 1999, when Nigeria transitioned to democracy, the central government has undertaken three major resource management initiatives for the conflict-ridden region:
The reform of the derivation formula, which regulates the distribution of oil revenue.
The establishment of the Niger Delta Development Commission and the Niger Delta Regional Development Master Plan.
The creation of the Ministry of the Niger Delta and the launching of the Niger Delta Technical Committee. 1
