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Road Transport Infrastructure and Economic Activities in Ikot Abasi Urban, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

American Journal of Environmental Policy and Management
Vol.1 , No. 1, Publication Date: Apr. 3, 2015, Page: 1-5

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[1]	Nsikak-Abasi A. Etim, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
[2]	Victor E. Umoren, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

Abstract

The relationship between road transport infrastructure and income generating activities cannot be overlooked. This study empirically analysed road transport infrastructure and the level of economic activities in Ikot Abasi urban. Using the multi stage sampling procedure, 400 residents of Ikot Abasi urban were sampled and primary data were obtained with the aid of questionnaires. Data were analysed using various analytical techniques including tables, histograms, percentage and Pearson Product Moment Correlation. Results of analysis showed that majority of residents of Ikot Abasi urban were engaged in petty trading. Findings also indicated that the rate of economic activities increased with availability and provision of road transport infrastructure as evidenced in the roads constructed and economic activities carried out. Although, most residents in Ikot Abasi urban were engaged in petty trading, policy concerns in the next millennium should increasingly focus on the provision of road transport infrastructure since reducing poverty cannot be successful without adequate transport infrastructure and services.

Keywords

Road, Transport, Economic, Nigeria

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