Role of natural resources in Boko Haram crisis

The ongoing Boko Haram crisis in Nigeria highlights the crucial role that natural resources, especially oil reserves, play in this conflict. The group's stronghold is located in Nigeria's resource-rich northeastern region, which has seen decades of neglect and underdevelopment by the government, leading to severe poverty and economic inequality. Boko Haram leverages this situation and exploits the natural resources to generate funds for their operations. The group also engages in illegal activities such as oil theft and slaughter of local farmers to lay their hands on agricultural land. Thus, the role of natural resources in the Boko Haram crisis is multi-faceted and requires a sustainable solution that addresses underlying issues of resource management, governance, and equitable distribution of wealth.

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