Abstract: Biu local Government of Borno State is centrally located in the Northeast of Nigeria. There exists a cordial trade relationship between the local government and other parts of Nigeria and even beyond. Thousands of tonnes of grains, livestock and other goods flow between the local government and her trading partners. The study examines the effect of Insurgents activities on economic development of people of Biu. The study uses both primary and secondary data. The primary data was generated through the administration of structured questionnaire and interview conducted on from write-ups dealt with same topic under discussion. Descriptive statistical technique was used in data analysis. Study revealed that lives has been lost, monies has been lost to the insurgents, herd of cattle and sheep have been lost, and people have also lose their jobs and investors have also shun the area during the period and in general all economic activities was paralyzed..The study therefore recommends that “people should be enlightened on the fact that security is not just a government business, but everybody’s business and government should live up to its responsibilities of protecting its citizens and should embark on poverty alleviation in the area to cushion the effect of insurgency experienced in the area.
Keywords: Insurgency, effect, activities, economic development.
Title: Assessment of the Effect of Insurgency on Economic Activities of people in Biu L.G.A, Borno State, Nigeria
Author: Mohammed Mohammed Chapola
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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