Socio-economic implication of community development and rural transformation in Cross River State.
Author(s): Sylvester Akongi Unimke; Esekpa, Ofem Ibor; Fredrick Awhen Opoh; Christopher Akongwale Ashibekong
Institute(s): 1,3,4 Department of Social Studies and Civic Education, University of Calabar; 2 Department of Public Administration, University of Calabar
Volume 13 / Issue 1
Abstract
The paper anchored on socio-economic implication of community development and rural transformation in Cross River State. The study was stratified into three senatorial district that made up the State. The communities were purposively selected from Yakurr, Calabar South and Ogoja Local Government Area. Four hundred copies of questionnaire were administered using a descriptive design, simple percentage frequency and interview guide. One hypothesis was tested and formulated using Pearson moment correlation. The finding revealed that, there is a significant relationship between socio-economic implication of community development to the provision of healthcare, roads educational facilities and electricity with rural transformation in Cross River State. It is on this note that the paper recommends, the provision of educational facilities as a way of developing skills and knowledge acquisition that will help to meet up the 21st century challenge in Cross River State.
Number of Pages: 8
Number of Words: 3747
First Page: 234
Last Page: 241