Nigerian election stalls oil reform

摘要

Insecurity in the Niger Delta and funding shortfalls have for years hamstrung Nigeria's oil and gas industry. Reforms to address the weaknesses of the state's management of the sector and consolidate the fragile peace process in the Delta now appear to hinge on the next presidential election, scheduled to take place January 22. However, presidential incumbent, Goodluck Jonathan, lacks the support of party power brokers.