EFFECT OF BOKO HARAM INSURGENCY ON SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN KONDUGA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BORNO STATE

This study titled “effect of Boko Haram on Socioeconomic development in Konduga Local Government area of Borno State” is carried out to assess the effect of Boko Haram insurgency on socioeconomic development in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno state. The study examines the effect of the insurgency on means of livelihood of people. The study is a survey designed based on sample of three hundred and seventy-seven respondents (377). The study found that Boko Haram insurgency on the employment rate of people indicated that, the insurgency has affected employment through closure of companies in the affected areas, destruction of government offices, and displacement of employees. In addition, youths are not employed in affected areas by the insurgency. Finally, findings on the effect of Boko Haram insurgency on the income of people showed that, the insurgency reduced income level of people as many businesses were affected. It was recommended that Government should intensify tied security that will reduce the attacks and risks on the high ways by the insurgents to which it will enhance facilitation of socio economic activities and government should involve traditional leaders in activities that include policy monitoring and ideation, security briefing and strategy, donations and rehabilitation to see that the problem of insecurity is addressed and to foster socioeconomic growth as they have more knowledge about the localities.