Challenges and Prospects of Poverty Alleviation in Selected Local Government Areas: A Case Study of Mubi South and Girei Local Government Areas of Adamawa State

• Author(s): Ahmed Basiru ; Lori O. Innocent
• Paper ID: 1710787
• Page: 991-998
• Published Date: 20-09-2025
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 9 Issue 3 September-2025

Abstract

This paper explores the challenges and future opportunities in reducing poverty within Mubi South and Girei local government areas of Adamawa State. The National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP) was established by the government as a strategy to address poverty in Nigeria. The goal of the programme is to provide economic opportunities to the poor, improving their overall quality of life. However, this study investigates the effectiveness of NAPEP as a poverty alleviation initiative in the aforementioned local government areas. A survey-based research design was employed, with a sample population selected using simple random sampling from two local government areas in different senatorial districts of the state. Both primary and secondary data sources were used in the research. It was found that various poverty reduction initiatives in Nigeria, including those in Adamawa State, have not been successful in their primary aim of reducing poverty. Instead, some of these efforts appear to be misused, leading to the misuse of national resources due to narrow self-interests, which in turn encourages corruption and dishonesty. For these programmes to be effective, the government and implementing agencies must take a more active role, particularly in addressing issues related to poor management and accountability among staff. Poverty is a complex issue that affects multiple areas of life, so efforts to reduce it should be comprehensive and cover all economic sectors, as well as focus on the empowerment of the poor. Strengthening existing strategies and ensuring better management can help these programmes perform more effectively.

Keywords

Analysis, Challenges, Prospects, Poverty, Alleviation

Citations

IRE Journals:
Ahmed Basiru , Lori O. Innocent "Challenges and Prospects of Poverty Alleviation in Selected Local Government Areas: A Case Study of Mubi South and Girei Local Government Areas of Adamawa State" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 3 2025 Page 991-998

IEEE:
Ahmed Basiru , Lori O. Innocent "Challenges and Prospects of Poverty Alleviation in Selected Local Government Areas: A Case Study of Mubi South and Girei Local Government Areas of Adamawa State" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(3)