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Integrating Environmental Protection into Exploration of Natural Resources in Nigeria: Reflections on the Idea of Sustainable Development and its Application in Nigeria

Nigeria is blessed with abundant natural resources such as oil and gas, coal, minerals, cocoa, thick forests, rich soil for vegetation, animals, and good weather for human habitation. Nigeria is in fact Africa's leading oil producer and ranks in the top ten of oil producers in the world. While the exploration of these natural resources has generated immense financial benefits for the country, it has also created serious health and environmental problems. Individuals, families or communities have been affected in many ways including: loss of land, health problems, loss or damage to landed prope…