Oil Companies and Corporate Social Responsibility in Nigeria: An Empirical Assessment of Chevron's Community Development Projects in the Niger Delta

Abstract

The restiveness of oil rich communities in Niger Delta area in Nigeria and the attendant implication for the national economy has engendered much debate in recent times. The heightened tension, agitation and crises in the region have persisted despite various efforts by the government to create a peaceful atmosphere between the host communities and the oil companies. In spite of the oil companies’ claim that they are doing enough in terms of bringing development to the communities as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility, the host communities remain at variance with the oil multinationals, thus creating unconducive business environment. The study, a descriptive survey assessed the CSR efforts of one of the oil companies-Chevron, in three oil communities of Niger Delta. 150 opinion leaders from three communities were purposively selected for participation in the study. Data were generated with Corporate Social Responsibility Project Assessment Instrument (CSRPAI) (r=0.84).The results indicate that although, the community development efforts of Chevron were actually on ground in the three communities, they were considered not satisfactory nor relevant enough to the needs of the community dwellers. Hence the study suggested a critical review of Chevron’s CSR efforts, involvement of the host communities in the conception and execution of such projects to ensure their relevance to the needs of the recipients.

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