Impact of Resource Management and Rural Development on Rural Areas in Nigeria; A Case Study of Maiha Local Government Area of Adamawa State
Abstract
The study investigated the impact of resource management and rural development on rural areas in Maiha Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria. A sample of 47 respondents was drawn from staff of the local government, traditional rulers, religious leaders and community-base organizations. The methodology adopted in the study includes survey research design, and use of secondary sources of data. Three research questions were set based on the research objectives of the study. Using the direct delivery method and the on the spot method of delivery of instrument administration, data from the administered questionnaires were analyzed in tune with the research questions. The result of the study were achieved through simple percentages and frequency distribution tables of responses. The main findings of the study, among others reveal that funds from the federation allocation to the local government were not released on time thereby crippling effective spread of development to the rural areas. In view of this, the study recommends that there should be timely release of funds from the federation allocation to effect delivery of services to the rural areas. Secondly, public policy recommendations in resource management strategies be employed for effective transformation of the rural masses of the study.
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