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Governance and Power Dynamics in Eco-Tourism: Assessing the Co-Management Model in Nigeria's Cross River National Park Eba, Maxwell-Borjor Achuk
Pinisi Journal of Social Science Vol 4, No 1 (2025): May
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/pjss.v4i1.70087

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Eco-tourism in protected areas is increasingly promoted as a model for conservation and community development in Nigeria. However, its success is contingent not on the presence of biodiversity alone, but on the governance structures that manage access, benefits, and trade-offs. This research critically examines the co-management framework of Cross River National Park (CRNP), one of Nigeria's most biodiverse and internationally significant protected areas. It investigates the complex interplay between the state (National Park Service), international conservation NGOs, private tourism operators, and the numerous forest-dependent communities residing in and around the park. Using a qualitative political ecology approach, the study analyzes formal agreements, policy documents, and, crucially, the lived experiences and perceptions of local communities. It seeks to uncover whether the current co-management model facilitates genuine power-sharing and equitable benefit distribution or merely perpetuates existing hierarchies under a new, "green" guise. The findings aim to contribute a nuanced understanding of institutional arrangements necessary for sustainable and just eco-tourism, offering concrete recommendations for reforming participatory governance in Nigeria's protected area network.
Beyond Oil: Leveraging Community-Based Eco-Tourism for Sustainable Development and Biodiversity Conservation in Nigeria’s Niger Delta Region Eba, Maxwell-Borjor Achuk
Pinisi Journal of Social Science Vol 4, No 2 (2025): September
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/pjss.v4i2.46258

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The Niger Delta region of Nigeria, long synonymous with petroleum extraction and environmental degradation, possesses vast untapped potential for eco-tourism, centered on its unique mangrove ecosystems, rich biodiversity, and cultural heritage. This paper argues that a strategically developed, community-based eco-tourism model can serve as a catalyst for sustainable development, providing an alternative livelihood to mitigate poverty and reduce dependence on extractive industries. Through a mixed-methods approach incorporating stakeholder interviews, geographic surveys, and case study analysis, the research assesses the current state of eco-tourism initiatives in the region, identifies key ecological and cultural assets, and examines the major barriers to development including infrastructure deficits, security concerns, and lack of local capacity. The study concludes by proposing a integrative framework for eco-tourism development that prioritizes community ownership, ecological preservation, and pro-poor economic benefits, thereby contributing to the broader goals of environmental restoration and social stability in the Niger Delta
Co-Authors Apeh, Apeh Columba Atseye, Fidelis Egbe, Boypa Oyama