THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE BOKO HARAM INSURGENCY IN BORNO STATE OF NIGERIA. (A CASE STUDY OF KONDUGA LGA)
Abstract
The study examined Socio-economic impact of the Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria: a case study of Borno State. Specifically, the study examines the effect of Boko Haram Insurgency on employment, poverty and commercial activities in Konduga Local Government Area. The researcher was guided by frustration aggression model and Group theory to guide the study. The study utilized both primary and secondary sources of data and obtained data from four hundred (400) respondents using Purposive sampling technique in selecting them. Data obtained was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical tools. Result showed among others that there is significant relationship between Boko Haram and employment, poverty and commercial activities. The study recommended among others that the Government should provide free education to the less privileged in the society, this will reorient their way of thinking to become good citizens and to reawaken the Commercial potential of Konduga by total overhaul of the security situation of Konduga itself and the surrounding towns and villages.
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