IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT RESEARCH (IJSSMR )

E-ISSN 2545-5303
P-ISSN 2695-2203
VOL. 8 NO. 3 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijssmr.v8.no3.2022.pg69.76

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An Assessment of Poverty Reduction Programmes in Nigeria

Omaku Angulu Abubakar, Musa Mohammed, Benard Akpa Ikwuyatum

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Abstract

The aim of the study is to evaluate the poverty reduction programme in Nigeria. Poverty is a multidimensional matter which cannot be only focusing on one sector of the economy, while poverty reduction programme should also be multidimensional in all sectors which can serve as emancipation of the poor. The study discovered that most of the programme implemented has not impact positively on the targeted poor people in Nigeria. However, policy inconsistent and mismanagement caused the programme not to become complete success, which has put 80% of citizens in absolute poverty. This study recommends that there is a need for effective monitoring mechanism of the programme and creation of enabling environment that can lead to creation of wealth and employment in the country.

keywords:

Poverty, Poverty Reduction Programmes, Nigeria

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