Effects of Boko Haram Insurgency on Poverty Level in Yobe State

Abstract

This study examines the effects of Boko Haram insurgency on poverty level in Yobe State. The work finds out the extent by which Boko Haram insurgency affected poverty level in Yobe State. Some extant literature related to the topic were analyzed and the descriptive method was adopted as the research design of the study. Reports, journals, research documents, newspapers, textbooks etc. were used as sources of data. The data generated were analyzed through the use of qualitative methods of analysis to summarize the findings. The Human Needs Theory was adopted as the framework of analysis in this study. The study found that there was a significant rise in poverty level in Yobe State during the period under study. It also established that although Boko Haram insurgency is the major cause of rise in poverty level in the State, government counter insurgency policy, armed banditry, lack of economic participation among women contributed significantly. The study concludes that despite the surge in poverty level, Yobe State still remain blessed with abundant minerals resources and huge potentials for agriculture and industrial development. It recommends that local content should be exploited through revolutions in agriculture and establishment of relevant and related industries to generate employment and eradicate poverty in the State and in the North-East region.