The Socio-Cultural Effects of Internal Migration among the People of Akutupa Kiri in the North-Central Zone, Nigeria

Sibiri, A. Elliot; Ayinmoro, Aboluwaji D.; Jack, Jackson

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“…Akutupa Kiri is a village and the headquarters of Kiri land in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria and situated at 8°27′N 6°24′E with a population of 4,725 (NPC, 1991). The language of Akutupa-Kiri is Yoruba while their local language is called Kiri and their traditional occupation is farming and this is due to the favorable climatic condition coupled with the fertile land that supports agricultural production (Sibiri et al, 2014). The road that links Akutupa-Kiri with neighboring communities is a federal road and it transverse through Iluke-Bunu and terminated at Egan in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.…”

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Factors Impeding Food Security in Akutupa-Kiri, Nigeria

Oluwaseyi

2019

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<p>There has been refurbished interest in food security related issues in many developing countries of the world. In fact, the concern about the eradication of poverty and hunger form a major objective of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Yet poverty and hunger still persist due to food shortage and insecurity as a result of increased global food demand, diminishing global food reserves, erratic climatic condition, and increased cost of transportation among others. Before now, various agricultural policies measures have been formulated to curb food security challenges in Nigeria. Unfortunately, these policies have not produced the desired results of the increase in food production. This study examined the factors impeding food security in Akutupa-Kiri, Nigeria. A structured and self-administered questionnaire using systematic sampling technique was used to collect data from a total of 194 (one hundred and ninety-four) household heads farmers representing 2% of the entire population in the study area. The data were presented using descriptive statistics in the form of frequency and percentages. Weighted means were used to determine the predominant factors impeding food security in the study area. Findings revealed that poverty (M.W=5.00), poor road transportation (M.W=5.00), inadequate social amenities (M.W=5.00) and lack of government support and assistance (M.W=5.00) were the most significant factors impeding food security in Akutupa-Kiri. The study recommends that there is a need for improvement in sustainable food security in the study area and Nigeria at large through the provision of adequate road transportation. Effort should be made by the government to render substantial support to the peasant farmers and as well ensure that agricultural policies formulation target these peasants farmers and their rural environments for the purpose of sustainable food security in the nation.</p>

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Factors Impeding Food Security in Akutupa-Kiri, Nigeria

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2019

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“…Akutupa Kiri is a town in Kabba/Bunu Local Government of Kogi State in central region of Nigeria and is situated at 8°27 N 6°24 E with population of 4,725. The language of Akutupa-kiri isYoruba while their local language is called Kiri and their traditional occupations is farming (Sibiri et al, 2014).…”

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Rural Road Infrastructural Challenges: An Impediment to Health Care Service Delivery in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria

Gbadamosi¹,

Olorunfemi²

2016

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In spite of the diverse rural development policy programmes designed address improvement in the condition of rural dwellers in Nigeria, the health needs of many of the rural environment are still being hindered due to inadequacy of rural road transport infrastructures. This situation has put the health of the rural dwellers in jeopardy and invariably makes them vulnerable to curable health challenges with known solutions in tertiary health centres in urban areas. Transport infrastructural challenges have made it relatively difficult encourage the required medical and health personnel to be attracted to working the rural areas of the country. The above situation is responsible for the untold hardship rural dwellers are facing in accessing appropriate healthcare. This study examined the rural road transport infrastructural challenges as an impediment to health care service delivery in Akutupa-Kiri village of Kabba Bunu Local Government area of Kogi State. The study was carried out through structured questionnaire and reconnaissance survey to ascertain the situation. The data were presented using descriptive analytical method. Findings revealed that road transport infrastructures is required to support qualitative health care delivery as poor road network and high transport cost has been found to be responsible for problematic access to medical treatment. The poor transport infrastructures and epileptic nature of transport infrastructure situation compounded health workers ability in the handling of health emergencies in the rural areas. The above situation has negatively impacted on health care delivery in the area. The study recommended construction of motorable roads with adequate infrastructures and creation of Agency or Board that could monitor rural infrastructures particularly transport infrastructures to facilitate easy movement and accentuate healthcare delivery in the area on a positive note.

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The Socio-Cultural Effects of Internal Migration among the People of Akutupa Kiri in the North-Central Zone, Nigeria

Abstract: The paper examines the socio-cultural effects of internal migration on migrants' households in

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Factors Impeding Food Security in Akutupa-Kiri, Nigeria

Factors Impeding Food Security in Akutupa-Kiri, Nigeria

Rural Road Infrastructural Challenges: An Impediment to Health Care Service Delivery in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria

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