Violence and its Implications on Educational and Infrastructural Development of Ini Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State.

Abstract:

This study investigated the “Impact of Violence on Education and Infrastructural Development in Ini Local Government Area.” The study was guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses. The study employed a descriptive survey design. The population of the study was 99,196 made up of 52,644 males and 46,552 females (NPC, 2006). This represents the population in the 27 communities in Ini Local Government Area. A sample of 384 participants was determined using Taro Yamane. Thereafter, cluster and simple random sampling technique was used to select respondents from each stratum. A total of 350 participants returned their instrument correctly. The instrument was face validated by research experts in the University of Uyo. The reliability coefficient using Cronbach’s Alpha stood at .88. The data collated was analysed using simple linear regression. The findings revealed that there is a significant impact of violence on the educational and infrastructural development in Ini LGA. On the basis of the findings, it was recommended among others that increased collaboration between the local government, law enforcement agencies, and community-based organizations to enhance security and maintain public order.