The impact of high transportation costs on food security in Kogi state Department: Public Administration By: AdeleyeJoshua Project ID: 9511 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study examines the impact of high transportation costs on food security in Kogi State using Ibaji Local Government Area as the study area. The major objectives of this study are to examine the causes of high transportation costs in Kogi State, the effect of high transportation costs on food security and to examine government efforts in enhancing food security and the transportation system in Ibaji Local Government. The methodology adopted in gathering data was the descriptive survey method and both primary and secondary methods. The major instrument used to gather data from primary sources is the questionnaire. From a population of 185,102, a sample size of 399 respondents was selected using the Taro Yamane formula. Findings revealed, among others, that high transportation costs are a major contributor to food insecurity in Ibaji LGA of Kogi State. These costs not only limit the ability of farmers to move goods from farm to market but also raise food prices, reduce availability, and increase wastage of perishable goods. The poor state of roads, high cost of fuel, insecurity on rural routes, and lack of transportation infrastructure are central to this issue. In view of the findings, it was recommended that high transportation costs are a major contributor to food insecurity in Ibaji LGA of Kogi State. These costs not only limit the ability of farmers to move goods from farm to market but also raise food prices, reduce availability, and increase wastage of perishable goods. The poor state of roads, high cost of fuel, insecurity on rural routes, and lack of transportation infrastructure are central to this issue. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Public Administration project topics and materials you might be interested in»Impact of industrial conflict on the performance of workers in the government parastatal (a case study of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)»Human resources as a catalyst for economic growth and development in Nigeria (a case study of Abuja municipal area council) »The influence of effective personnel management practice in organization performance»Local government financial autonomy and grass root development in Nigeria (a case study of Afikpo north local government area)»Effects of delayed payment of lecturers salaries and wages on students performance»Manpower training and development as a tool for effective performance in public sector in Nigeria»The impact of poor revenue generation on the development of Local Government Areas»Fuel subsidy removal and the Nigerian economy (a case study of Abakiliki local government area, Ebonyi state) »Enhancing political stability in Nigeria through good governance ( a case study of Abia state)»Niger-Delta crisis and its impact on socio-economic development in Nigeria»Accountability and corruption in local government in Nigeria (Case study of Bonny local government area of Rivers state)»Political instability a major hindrance to effective policy implementation and good governance (a case study of Nigeria 1983 -1999)»Bureaucracy and efficiency (a case study of Enugu state civil service)»The assessment of the roles of local government towards rural development - a case study of Katcha local government area of Niger state»Impact of collective bargaining techniques on industrial relations practice (a case study of two selected firms from NUPENG and NUBIFE)