Insurgency and its Effects on the Socio-Economic Activities in the South Eastern Region of Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined insurgency and its effects on the socio-economic activities in south southeastern part of Nigeria. In line with the purpose of the study, three research questions guided the study which are what are the general impacts of insurgency on the general socio-economic activities in the southeastern part of Nigeria? What are the impacts of insurgency on the educational sector of the southeastern part of Nigeria? What are the impacts of insurgency on business activities in the southeastern part of Nigeria? The population for this study comprises four hundred (400) selected dwellers of the five southeastern states (Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Abia and Ebonyi States). Four hundred (400) copies of questionnaire items were distributed to the respondents chosen from the area, but only 370 copies were returned. Random sampling techniques were adopted to ensure equal chance, The questionnaire was a 4-point modified Likert-type scale. The instrument was validated. Also, the test re-test method correlation was used to ascertain the reliability of the research instrument and the reliability coefficient was calculated to be 0.75 for the tests. Mean and rank-order statistical tools were used to answer the four research questions. The findings revealed among others, that students in the southeastern region do not attend classes on Mondays as a result of the sit-at-home order which has in turn led to poor academic performance of students, The study therefore recommends Equitable distribution of resources among the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria via proper federal character principle. This will help to reduce what the IPOB perceives as marginalization.