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Push-pull determinants of livelihood diversification among rural dwellers in oil-polluted communities in Niger Delta, Nigeria

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Abstract

Livelihood diversification enables households to participate in multiple activities to widen income sources. This research examined the determinants (push and pull) of livelihood diversification among the rural poor in oil-polluted communities of the Niger Delta. Primary data were used for the study using a well-structured questionnaire from 320 household heads who had a direct impact by the oil spill in Ogoni land. The data collected were analyzed using standard deviation, mean and paired sample tests. The study revealed that the push factors were strong motivation for diversification as the oil spillage in the area was enough distress and necessitated the diversification. However, some households were motivated by pull factors based on available skills to explore off-farm and non-farm activities. It is recommended that training initiatives aimed at equipping rural residents of oil-polluted areas with skills applicable to non-farm occupations should be consistently carried out.

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Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 54-68

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

Journal of Social Development Studies (Volume 5, Issue 1)

Publication milestones

  • Accepted/In press - 20/06/2024
  • Published - 24/06/2024

Publication status

Published - 24/06/2024

ISSN

2721-3870

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/626317

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