Communal Land Conflict and Food Security in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria

Uyang, Francis Abul; Nwagbara, Eucharia; Undelikwo, Veronica Akwenabuaye; Eneji, Rosemary I.

doi:10.4236/aa.2013.34027

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“…This is because many farmers did not go to their farm for the fear of been attacked. The finding corroborates [27] who reported that there were always differences in food production between war and peaceful years and their contribution to agricultural production. Similarly, [28] reported that communal conflict is one of the enemies of communal development and the problem is more complicated when villagers displaced by communal crises move to other areas for refuge.…”

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confidence: 90%

Effects of Communal Crises on Selected Crops Production Among Farmers in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria

Kughur¹

2017

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Abstract:The study investigated the effects of communal crises on selected crops production among farmers in Langtang North local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique was adopted; four local government areas were selected in each of the local government selected, four villages affected by communal crises were selected purposively. In two of the villages selected, 24 respondents each (people affected by communal crises) were selected and 25 respondents each were also selected randomly in the other two villages giving a total of 98 respondents. Primary data were collected through administration of structured questionnaire; data gathered were analyzed by descriptive statistics and correlation. The findings revealed that 38.8% communal crises were caused by religion, 43.9% communal crises leads to loss of lives, 87.8% used assorted types of guns during communal crises and there was significant reduction in quantity and value of money on crops produced before and after communal crises. The study recommends that government should implement white paper reports on communal crises and religious organizations should continually organize inter-religious group public enlightenment programmes to encourage peaceful co-existence among believers of different faiths.

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confidence: 90%

Effects of Communal Crises on Selected Crops Production Among Farmers in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria

Kughur¹

2017

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“…The situation is no different from the Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State of Nigeria where communal land conflicts are reported to have exacerbated food security (Uyang et al, 2013). These land conflicts, apart from leading to loss of lives and food systems, they lead to migration of workforce out of the conflict areas disrupting agricultural activities (Uyang et al, 2013). In Ghana, land conflicts between Fulani Herdsmen and small holder farmers in Agogo area in the Ashanti Region has resulted in loss of lives including breadwinners of families, destruction of crops and reduction of agricultural production, reduced income and destruction of health service delivery (Opoku, 2015).…”

Section: Nexus Between Land Conflicts and Food Insecuritymentioning

confidence: 74%

“…An ethnographic study conducted by Massoi (2015) on land conflicts and livelihood on pastoral women in Kilosa District of Morogoro, Tanzania revealed that land conflicts disrupt access to resources like land, water, herbal medicine, cooking equipment, food stores, income and sometimes force people to change their dietary practices and preferences. The situation is no different from the Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State of Nigeria where communal land conflicts are reported to have exacerbated food security (Uyang et al, 2013). These land conflicts, apart from leading to loss of lives and food systems, they lead to migration of workforce out of the conflict areas disrupting agricultural activities (Uyang et al, 2013).…”

Section: Nexus Between Land Conflicts and Food Insecuritymentioning

confidence: 97%

Land Conflicts and Food Security in Africa: An Evidence From Dorimon in Ghana

Sabogu

Nassè

Osumanu

2020

Int. j. manag. entrep. res

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This study examined the implication of land conflicts on food security in the Dorimon Traditional Area of the Wa West District of Northern Ghana. The study used a phenomenological research design approach, employing both qualitative and quantitative methods in data collection and analysis. Primary data were sought from interviews with household heads, key informants and focus group discussions. Various methods were combined to sample a total of 221 respondents from eight communities and four institutions for the study. The study revealed the existence of numerous land conflicts in the area, prominent among them are the land boundary conflict between the Guse and Dontanga Clans, land ownership conflict between Guo-Nayiri and Guo-Katung Clans and that of land ownership conflict between Charile and Nyimbale communities. Other forms of land conflicts were user conflicts between neighbouring land users and some form of limited access due to discrimination against women and settlers. The main drivers of these land conflicts were greed and selfish interest by individuals, the lack of clear land boundaries between clans, rising population pressure and the weakening of traditional institutions. Meanwhile, the study revealed that 62 per cent of household in the Dorimon Traditional Area were food insecure. It was established that land conflicts affect food security negatively as it leads to low food production, loss of income, destruction of food systems, disruption of herbal health delivery and also depletion of food stalk as a result of sale of food staff in pursuit of conflicts. Customary system of conflict resolution is the most popular system of conflict resolution in the area. In order to improve on the efforts at managing land conflicts and also mitigating their effects on food security, it is recommended that; alternative source of livelihoods should be provided to the people, traditional institutions should be strengthened, land boundaries between clans or communities should clearly be defined, demarcated and documented and, also, there should be strong stakeholder collaboration in land administration.

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“…Uyang et al [27] using chi-square analysis in their study of communal land conflict and food security in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria observed that frequent communal land conflicts in contemporary Nigeria have exacerbated food insecurity in the society. Apart from the people killed and properties lost, they reported massive crop loss, loss of stored food and consequent increase in food prices and famine.…”

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confidence: 99%

Economic Impacts of Violent Conflicts in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Ogezi

Salau

Girei

et al. 2021

AJAEES

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The study analysed the impacts of violent conflicts on the economies of rural communities in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected from the respondents using a structured interview schedule, while focus group discussions (FGD) sessions were employed to assess effects of conflicts on communities. Data were analysed using simple descriptive statistics, alternative resource cost estimation (ARCE) and content analysis while the Likert scale was used to measure the perception of respondents towards the causes of conflicts. There were six (6) major categories of conflicts identified in the area. These categories were communal conflicts, ethnic conflicts, resource conflicts (most often land conflicts), politically motivated conflicts, conflicts due to traditional chieftaincy, and the conflicts between state forces and militia groups. Expansion of agro-pastoralism (4.6) and Extensive sedentism (4.5) were very serious factors that were perceived to lead to conflicts. A total of ₦2,289,859,549 worth 30.28% of the State’s 2018 IGR (Internal Generated Revenue) were lost in these conflicts. It was recommended that laws regarding people with diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic needs and population growth in relation to limited resources should be developed with great care and attention paid to all the parties involved in the process. Participatory approaches to problem identification, conflict management and resolutions need to be established in the communities with regular interactions between and among locals periodically and frequently.

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Communal Land Conflict and Food Security in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria

Cited by 8 publications

References 4 publications

Effects of Communal Crises on Selected Crops Production Among Farmers in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria

Effects of Communal Crises on Selected Crops Production Among Farmers in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria

Land Conflicts and Food Security in Africa: An Evidence From Dorimon in Ghana

Economic Impacts of Violent Conflicts in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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