Abstract:
This study examines the impact Bokoharam insurgency on agriculture in Adamawa State. Data for the
study are primary were sourced through the administration of 400 structured questionnaires designed
in five Likert scale format out of which 320 were returned for analysis. Structural Equation Model (SEM)
was employed in identifying the Bokoharam insurgency on Agriculture (Livestock farming, poultry
farming, fish farming, crop farming) in Adamawa state. The reliability results, normality results, and
the goodness of fit results revealed that the model is found to be reliable; the data were normally
distributed as indicated by confirmatory factor analysis and normality test. The coefficient of Livestock
farming, poultry farming, and crop farming are significantly and negatively related to the Bokoharam
insurgency. On the other hand there is a significant and positive relationship between the Bokoharam
insurgency in Adamawa State and fish farming. The study concluded that the Bokoharam insurgency has
significantly affected the agricultural activities in Adamawa state because sub-sectors of agriculture
(fish farming, livestock farming, poultry farming, and crop farming) have significantly affected in
Adamawa state. The study recommended that there is need for urgent attention by the government, security
agencies, traditional leaders as well as community leaders to proffer long-lasting solutions in other to
protect the lives and properties of the farmers and improve agricultural activities in Adamawa state so
as to improve economic performance. |
Keywords:
Boko Haram, Insurgency, Agriculture, Livestock farming, fish farming, poultry
farming, Crop farming |
