Energy Poverty Eradication Strategies, Labor Rights in Extractives, and Policy Frameworks: A Multidimensional Analysis of Nigeria's Energy Transition
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https://doi.org/10.64229/4s0x7v41Keywords:
Energy Transition, Energy Poverty, Labor Rights, Extractive Industries, Energy Justice, Energy GovernanceAbstract
This article examines the complex interplay between energy poverty eradication strategies, labor rights in extractive and transition industries, and energy policy frameworks in Nigeria. As Africa's largest economy and most populous nation, Nigeria presents a critical case study of the tensions and synergies between climate goals, development imperatives, and social justice considerations. Through analysis of policy documents, stakeholder reports, and empirical studies, this research investigates Nigeria's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2060 while simultaneously addressing pervasive energy poverty that affects approximately 85 million citizens. The multidimensional framework integrates energy justice principles with transition theory to evaluate how labor rights, particularly in mining and extractive sectors, are being reconfigured in the clean energy shift. Findings reveal significant governance challenges in balancing rapid renewable energy deployment with inclusive development, especially for marginalized groups including women, persons with disabilities, and artisanal miners. The study concludes with policy recommendations for a more equitable transition pathway that aligns climate action with poverty reduction and human rights protection in Nigeria's energy future.
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