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James, Ikyernum
- The Role of Remittances to Rural Infrastructural Development in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria
Authors
1 Department of Geography, Benue State University, Makurdi, NG
Source
International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, Vol 5, No 5 (2016), Pagination: 219-225Abstract
The study evaluates the contribution of migrants to rural infrastructural development in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The research data were obtained through inventory of infrastructure in rural areas, questionnaire and focused group discussion. The study used 307 respondents and 92 discussants for data collection. Research data were presented in tabular form. The chi-square was used in testing the research hypothesis. The finding shows that migrants do send remittance to their home of origin and their contribution to rural infrastructural development in Otukpo Local Government Area is significant. These infrastructures include educational facilities, roads, culverts, local bridges, water supply, power supply, health facilities and market stores. Monetary remittances were often made by the migrants through donation at public functions, while the decision on how to invest community resources is vested on the community. The challenges faced by migrants in developing infrastructures in rural areas include corruption and embezzlement of funds by community and youth leaders, lack of commitment to rural projects, lack of understanding and cooperation between migrants and home communities as well as poor implementation of public projects. The study recommend adherence to societal laws and orders, strict punishment of corrupt persons, cooperation among various facet of the society as well as encouraging Government, private individual and communities to collaborate in funding rural infrastructural projects. This will help in developing the rural areas.