(a) Five problems of development in the Niger Delta region include:
(i) Problem of soil erosion to environment
(ii) Oil pollution and oil spillage are major problems
(iii) High level of salt inhibits agriculture
(iv) There is poor water transportation development
(v) It has a very low population.
(b) Solutions to the problems include:
(i) Floods and erosion should be controlled
(ii) Adequate care should be taken to avoid oil spillage on water
(iii) The land should be reclaimed from marshy areas
(iv) Flyovers should be constructed
(iv) Provision of basic amenities for the people