% Distribution

Collated Responses comments with similarity in interpretation

43.2%

The effect has been negative, Inability of the national assembly to pass laws. Political influences have resulted to more harms than good

Inconsistent policy implementation due to political considerations often increasing the business risk for JV partners, with adverse impact on long-term plans

52.0%

IOC are exposed and sometimes reputation on the line

Oil theft and sabotage of the oil facility installation is an issue which results in pollution and increase operational cost

Operator of JV asset is seen as the extension of the government by host communities

Insecurity of asset and personal IOC exposed to human right abuse

results to pollution deferment and need to cut cost

Politicians take advantage of the JV lack of structure to exploit the Nigerian oil Industry trying to bypass processes

Money is wasted in exploration of oil in the northern part of the country now for many years without success for political reasons