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The Paradox of the Niger Delta: Examining the Principal Determinants of Poverty and Underdevelopment

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  • Kizito Ogedi Alakwe

    (School of Media and Communication (SMC), Pan-Atlantic University, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos)

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Extant literature indicates that the Niger Delta region has struggled with developmental issues for ages. Efforts by the government to tackle the perennial underdevelopment have met with failure, a situation that has necessitated the institution of diverse research to unearth the causal factors. Leveraging a combination of historical analysis and a survey involving 206 respondents, this study brings to the fore the principal drivers of poverty in the region, with mismanagement of funds and the apparent lack of citizen engagement emerging as the most significant predictors of poverty and underdevelopment. The study thus highlights the need for optimal management of financial resources and also emphasizes the centrality of citizen engagement and participatory communication in community development. The study argues that while funding is critical to development, no substantial development can occur without the active participation of the citizens, from the conceptualization to the execution of strategies and plans for development.

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  • Kizito Ogedi Alakwe, 2024. "The Paradox of the Niger Delta: Examining the Principal Determinants of Poverty and Underdevelopment," Journal of Developing Societies, , vol. 40(1), pages 94-115, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:jodeso:v:40:y:2024:i:1:p:94-115
    DOI: 10.1177/0169796X241226571
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