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The aftermath of gas flaring on reproductive health rights of women in rido community, Kaduna state, Nigeria
Authors
Jamila Metcho Kasim, Adama Usman
Abstract
Gas flaring is one of the environmental
pollution problems that pose a serious health threat to communities hosting
them. Whenever gas flares occur, many elements of the environment may be
affected. This, however, depends on the magnitude of the gas flare. Gas flares
can have a serious effect on the reproductive health rights of women. The
entire reproductive health of women can change because of the chemical
components emitted, which are toxic to the environment. It is on this basis
that this article examines the impact of Gas Flaring on the reproductive health
rights of women in Nigeria, with particular reference to the Rido community in
Kaduna State, Nigeria. The study is aimed at finding out the impact of gas
flaring from the Kaduna Refining and Petro-Chemical Company on the Reproductive
Health Rights of Rido women. In writing this article, the researchers employed
both doctrinal and empirical research methods. The study population comprises
the people of Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A total of 46
medical personnels were interviewed, and 50 women from the Rido Community were
gathered for focus group discussions. This paper reveals that Gas flared
arising out of the activities of the Kaduna Refining and Petro-chemical Company
(KRPC) affects the reproductive health of women in Rido community, Kaduna
State, and this results to either miscarriage, low fertility, stillbirth,
children born with disabilities, and, to some extent, cancer. All these violate
their reproductive health rights. The paper concludes by making recommendations
that will bring an end to gas flaring in the host communities where oil
exploration, exploitation, and refining activities are being carried out.
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Pages:248-255
How to cite this article:
Jamila Metcho Kasim, Adama Usman "The aftermath of gas flaring on reproductive health rights of women in rido community, Kaduna state, Nigeria". International Journal of Law, Policy and Social Review, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2024, Pages 248-255
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