AN EVALUATION OF NATIONAL POVERTY ERADICATION PROGRAMME (NAPEP) IN KADUNA STATE OF NIGERIA
AN EVALUATION OF NATIONAL POVERTY ERADICATION PROGRAMME (NAPEP) IN KADUNA STATE OF NIGERIA
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2008
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ABOKI, MAIMUNATU
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Abstract
This study assesses the effectiveness of National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP) in
relation to urban poverty reduction and its urban management implications in metropolitan
area of Kaduna State. The methodology adopted were statistical inference that involved survey
research, through the use of structured questionnaire and interviews for the collection of data.
A total of 200 questionnaires were administered to the beneficiaries on the basis of purposive
sampling technique, while the criterion of sampling 10 management Staff was based on the
available roll call. The major findings from the study revealed that the process of obtaining
loan involves complex processes which are not user friendly. There is also misconception of
its targets of economic empowerment to satisfying immediate needs. The findings further
revealed the age of 21 to 30 years constitutes the highest number of beneficiaries comprises
who are unemployed graduates. It is believed that if all the beneficiaries at this age are
properly empowered, this could foster economic growth and development of the study area
and ultimately curb social vices. In addition, the study also revealed that NAPEP successfully
reduce poverty in the study area through improved income, job creation, youth empowerment
and development of participatory framework, which are, of direct relevance to urban
management. The study therefore, conclude that, there should be proper understanding of the
multi-dimensional nature of poverty and the use of city poverty assessment by NAPEP as well
as maximum participation by target groups.
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A THESIS SUBMITTED TO POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL, AHMADU
BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE
AWARD OF M.Sc. (URBAN MANAGEMENT)
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA-NIGERIA
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EVALUATION,, NATIONAL POVERTY ERADICATION PROGRAMME (NAPEP),, KADUNA STATE,, NIGERIA.