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Effect Of Fulani-herdsmen And Farmers Crisis On Food Security
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1.3 AIM AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The
aim of this study is to examine the effects of Fulani herdsmen-farmers
crisis on food security in Abraka region. The specific objectives
include to;
1. examine the causes of Fulani herdsmen and farmers crisis in Abraka region;
2. ascertain the level of awareness of Abraka people on issues relating to food security in the area;
3.
examine the level of food availability and accessibility as a result of
Fulani herdsmen and farmers crisis in Abraka region;
4. evaluate the effect of Fulani herdsmen and farmers crisis on food security in Abraka region;
5. discuss the management options of the Fulani herdsmen and farmers crisis as it affects food security in Abraka.
1.4 RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS
The following research hypotheses were tested in this study;
1.
The crises between Fulani-herdsmen and farmers is not significantly
depended on grazing of crops, depletion of vegetation in the north and
harsh climate.
2. The crisis between Fulani herdsmen and farmers has no significant effect on food security in Abraka region.
3.
There is no significant difference in the level of awareness of the
people on issues relating to food security in Abraka region.
1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
This
study is basically produced to fulfill an academic requirement.
Nevertheless, it is hoped that it would go a long way to encourage more
meaningful development efforts on issues relating to the effects of
Fulani herdsmen-farmers crisis on food security in Abraka region.
This
study is not intended to break an entire new ground, rather, it is
undertaken in the premise that it will add to the existing literature in
the area of geography. In addition this study is very necessary
especially at this point of Nigeria’s development, when there is massive
increase in the need to map and study the infrastructural development
of an area.
This work is expected to guide geographers,
educationists, scientists, planners, engineers, architects,
environmentalists, etc, and all those whose livelihood are affected to
gain understanding of how Fulani herdsmen-farmers crisis can affect food
security. However, the findings will also provide useful background
information to future research in the contribution of geography
education towards nation building.
1.6 STUDY AREA
1.6.1 Location and Size
Abraka
lies approximately on latitude 050 481 North of the equator and on
longitude 06o 061 east of the Greenwich meridian. It is situated at the
Eastern Bank of River Ethiope in Ethiope East Local Government Area of
Delta State in the Niger Delta zone of Southern Nigeria. It is bounded
to the North by Orhionwon Local Government Area of Edo State, and to the
East and South by Ukwani Local Government Area and the Ughelli North
Local Government Area respectively and lastly, the Ika Local Government
Area bounds her western boundary. The region of Abraka has a total land
area of 21.2 square kilometer (Akinbode and Ugbomeh, 2006).
The
boundary, size and location of Abraka is such that favours cattle
grazing and farm practices at the same time. This has prompted Fulani
herdsmen to migrate from the north to Abraka for cattle grazing which
has in turn resulted to serious clash between herdsmen and farmers in
various quarters that make up Abraka clan. This crisis in recent times
has led to increase in food items and food insecurity in Abraka.
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