THE EFFECT OF POVERTY ON SUSTAINABLE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF LAFIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA)

This research project is on: the effect of poverty on sustainable socio-economic development in Nasarawa State, Nigeria (a case study of Lafia Local Governenment Area). The Main aim of the study is to assess the effect of poverty on sustainable socio-economic development in Nasarawa State, Nigeria (a case study of Lafia Locla Government Area). Other specific objective in Lafia Local Governemtn area and to identify the relationship between poverty and sustainable socio-economic development in lafia local Government Area, Nasarawa State. The study adopted the participatory development theory. The metholody used for this research project was a survey research design and data were sourced from both primary and secondary source. A sample size of 400 was derived from a population of 445300. Data was collected through questionnaires and data collected were analyzed by use of simple percentage using tables, and the formulated hypothesis were tested using Chi-Square (X2). A total of 400 questionnaires were administered to Lafia Local Government area, However only 370 were filled completely and returned. The study find out that: poverty has a role in instigating socio-economic development in Lafia Local Government Area and there is significant relationship between poverty and Socio-economic development. The study further reviewed that has effect on Socio-economic development. Following the research finding the study recommend that; the leadership of this country as well as the Ministry of Education should ensure that, the educational system the public schools be made free to less privilege to enhance and eradicate poverty effect in the country. Government should also tackle the issue of corruption and provide basic infrastructures such as good roads, access to water and otherwise.