Preparedness and Mitigation Measures for Oil and Gas Pipeline Vandalization in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

Owing to poor preparedness and mitigation measures for oil gas pipeline vandalization in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria, there have been series spills that now reached life threatening levels. This study set out investigate factors affect crude vandalism area. The thrust was unravel spatial variation region. used survey research method primary data sort using questionnaire. target population were heads household workers multinational companies working Analysis variance hypotheses testing at 0.05 level significance. revealed companies’ options were, use hazard, risk vulnerability assessment (76%). Both community (42%) (76%) respondents averred measure adopted area less effective combating menace vandalism. practices against included awareness creation, promoting participation, policing, community-based surveillance, by laws, right way, punishment offenders, excommunication. Majority respondent whether (48%) or (84%) suggested that, not effective. ANOVA model significant p<0.05 (F, 14 sig 0.000) meaning is statistical Similarly, measured showed p<0.05(F, 16.83, 0.000), disaster recommends improvement surveillance technology, creation dangers locals, amongst others.