This study is focused on the impact of oil spills, which has become a constantly recurring phenomenon in the Niger Delta, endangering the lives of the citizens, marine life and ecosystem. The study aims to assess the relationship between corporate culture and oil pollution (CC&P) in Niger Delta: so as to make recommendations on how to reduce its effect on the environment. Its key objectives are to critically analyse the impact of oil pollution in Niger Delta and to investigate the role of corporate culture in Shell s operations in Niger Delta. Furthermore, to develop research based recommendations (guiding principles) for improving the relationships between CC and reduction of oil pollution.

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Ijeoma Jacklyn Okorie holds an Msc in Oil and Gas Management from the university of Dundee. She is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management, British Academy of Management and the Energy Institute. She is currently a Phd candidate at the university of Glasgow, interested in organisational trust, corporate governance and corporate culture.