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Ben Cardin: “There is no question that oil and gas in Nigeria have been more of an economic curse than an economic benefit for that…”

On the recordFebruary 22, 2010
There is no question that oil and gas in Nigeria have been more of an economic curse than an economic benefit for that country.
Said by
Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cardin highlights the negative impact of Nigeria's oil and gas sector on its economy.

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