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- Title
Assessment of the Prevalence of Multidimensional Poverty in Nigeria: Evidence From Oto/Ijanikin, Lagos State.
- Authors
Akinyetun, Tope Shola; Alausa, Jamiu Abiodun; Odeyemi, Dare Deji; Ahoton, Aihonsu Samuel
- Abstract
Poverty in Nigeria is endemic and continues to deepen even amid economic growth. We found that, beyond income, Nigeria is faced with multidimensional poverty that involves healthcare, education, and living standards, with several indicators. Recently dubbed the poverty capital of the world, Nigeria faces an enormous challenge in combating multidimensional poverty. Our study, which was theoretically analyzed using social exclusion theory, adopts both qualitative and quantitative approaches to examine the extent of multidimensional poverty in Nigeria, with particular attention on Oto/Ijanikin, which is a semiurban suburb of Lagos State. Primary data were gathered from the study area, while secondary data were sourced on the prevalence of multidimensional poverty in Nigeria. Focusing on indicators such as healthcare, electricity, education, clean water, and housing, we conclude that multidimensional poverty is indeed widespread in Nigeria and, thus, we recommend social inclusion as the solution.
- Subjects
NIGERIA; LAGOS State (Nigeria); SUBURBS; STANDARD of living; POVERTY; STANDARDIZATION; SOCIAL marginality; SECONDARY analysis
- Publication
Journal of Social Change, 2020, Vol 13, Issue 2, p24
- ISSN
1931-1540
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5590/JOSC.2021.13.2.03