Agricultural Productivity, Output and Insecurity in Nigeria: A Literature Review Approach
- Country : United Kingdom
- Subject : Agriculture / Economics
Keywords : Agricultural Outputs, Insecurity, Nigeria Economy and Growth.
Abstract
The paper investigated the effect of insecurity on Agricultural productivity and output in Nigeria and identify the casual factors. This paper utilized a systematic literature review approach and critical findings identified such as weak infrastructure and institutional inefficiencies, low internal security expenditure, terrorism, banditry and high unemployment. The paper recommended that government increases investment in the real sectors of agriculture and manufacturing towards the creation of employment to absorb the growing population of unemployed active youth to help reduce their involvement in various crimes and social vices. The paper further suggested that in order to protect the country's internal and external borders from terrorist attacks and to boost both local and international direct investment in Nigeria's agriculture sector, the military and paramilitary sectors should be strengthened.
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