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The Conditions of Infrastructure and the Development of Rural Communities in Imo State, Nigeria

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The quests for sustainable development of diverse sectors tend to rank very high in the global and national agenda of the 21st century. Within Nigeria and Imo State in particular, the rising scenarios of insecurity in have posed serious challenges to the socio-economic and agricultural development in some rural communities. This study elucidates the patterns and intriguing relationships between the conditions of infrastructure and the level of socio-economic development of the rural communities in Imo State. A multi-stage sampling technique was used in selecting the rural areas and the respondents. A total of 44 rural communities were randomly selected and a total of 613 respondents were selected for study. Using structure questionnaire, oral interview and field observation data were generated and analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively. The results of the qualitative and quantitative assessments revealed that: (i) the conditions of infrastructure (road, school and hospital) were mostly poor across the three zones in Imo State. (ii) Significant relationships exist between and among the conditions of infrastructure and the level of development in rural communities Imo State as validated by a coefficient of determination of 0.934. (iii) The deplorable conditions of most rural roads impede the timely evacuation of farm products and people to the markets (urban centers). This study recommended for strategic planning, funding, restructuring, empowerment and rehabilitation of infrastructure through collaborative efforts of the Federal and State Governments for sustainable development as well as full implementation of financial autonomy of the Local Government Areas.

Published in Social Sciences (Volume 10, Issue 3)
DOI 10.11648/j.ss.20211003.18
Page(s) 132-139
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Keywords

Infrastructure, Rural Communities, Roads, Health, Security, Sustainable Development

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    Angela Iweka Enwereuzor, Ikpong Sunday Umo, Chinyere Lawrencia Charles-Akalonu. The Conditions of Infrastructure and the Development of Rural Communities in Imo State, Nigeria. Soc Sci. 2021;10(3):132-139. doi: 10.11648/j.ss.20211003.18

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  • Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri, Nigeria

  • Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri, Nigeria

  • Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri, Nigeria

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