Impacts Of Insecurity On Farm Produce In Enugu State: a Study Of Nimbo Massacre
Keywords:
Displacement, Farm produce, Humanitarian Intervention, Insecurity, MassacreAbstract
This study investigates the profound impacts of the Nimbo massacre on agricultural productivity and socio-economic conditions in Enugu State from 2014 to 2023. The Nimbo massacre, a tragic event marked by violence and insecurity, significantly disrupted the agricultural landscape and livelihoods of farming communities in Nimbo and its environs. This research employs a mixed-methods approach to comprehensively analyze the multifaceted repercussions of the massacre on local agriculture and the socio-economic well-being of affected. Complementing the quantitative findings, the qualitative dimension employs semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with key informants, including displaced farmers, local authorities, and humanitarian organizations. These qualitative methods aim to capture nuanced insights into coping strategies adopted by farmers, the socio-economic consequences of displacement, and the effectiveness of policy interventions in mitigating the impacts of insecurity on agriculture.
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