Socio-Economic Impact Of Covid-19 Pandemic On Household Livelihood Systems In Nigereast Senatorial Zone, Nigeria
Aliyu Bello Mohammed, Umma Yahaya Safiyanu
Keywords: COVID-19, livelihoods, poverty, social safety nets
Abstract
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic came with far-reaching
consequences for people and governments. Thus, this study examines the socioeconomic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on household livelihoods in the Niger east senatorial zone of Niger State. The study adopted a cross-sectional descriptive research
design involving 450 respondents and in-depth interviews with heads of households, the study explores the multifaceted consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic across various
dimensions of livelihoods. The study findings revealed significant disruptions to income-generating activities, increased food insecurity, and disproportionate impact based on income, gender, age, and access to the five livelihood assets as the principal impact of Covid-19 pandemic on househouse livelihoods in Nigereast
senatorial zone of Niger State, Nigeria. The study concludes that there is differential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across demographic groups in Nigereast senatorial zone with low-income households, women, and marginalized groups experiencing
disproportionate burdens. The study recommends that there is urgent need for a multi-pronged approach that strengthens social safety nets, promotes inclusive economic growth and fosters community resilience in communities of Nigereast senatorial zone.
Author Biography
Aliyu Bello Mohammed, Umma Yahaya Safiyanu
Department of Sociology, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Nigeria
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