scholarly journals The socio-economic importance of Calabar Carnival on the economic development of Cross River State

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 77-85
Author(s):  
Felicia Ebeyin Odere ◽  
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Felix Ojong ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Economic Importance ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Income Generation ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Infrastructural Development ◽  
Level Of Significance

The study investigates the socio-economic importance of the Calabar Carnival on the economic development of Cross River State, Nigeria. To establish the relationship between the festival and the development of Cross Rivers State, hypotheses were formulated based on the identified major independent variables namely: employment creation, income generation, and infrastructural development while the dependent variable is the Calabar Carnival Festival. Literatures related to the major variables of the study were reviewed. To generate data for hypotheses testing, questionnaire was used; survey research design was adopted for study while utilizing the convenience sampling technique to select the respondents (300) for study. The generated data were statistically tested at a 0.05 level of significance using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient analysis. The analysis showed that the Calabar carnival has significant relationship with job creation, income generation, and infrastructural development in Cross River State. Based on the result of the findings, the study recommended the need for tourism industry be fortified with security and as well be privatized. Also, the study recommends that youth development should be a cardinal point in the carnival as a promotional strategy in other to accelerate the state's socio-economic development.

scholarly journals Operating SMEs in the Face of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Calabar

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary U. Ojong-Ejoh ◽  
Pius U. Angioha ◽  
Rose U. Agba ◽  
Evaristus A. Aniah ◽  
Maruf Gbadebo Salimon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
The Face ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
The Impact

This study examines the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on small and medium scale enterprise Operation in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. The cross-sectional survey method was used in collecting data from 474 SMEs in Calabar, Cross River State using the stratified and purposive sampling technique. The instrument of data collection was a self-developed semi-structured questionnaire. Data collected from the field was coded, analyzed using descriptive statistics such as tables and graphs and correlation analysis at 0.05 level of significance. Out of the 474-instrument distributed only 422 was returned and used for analysis. From the analysis, the result revealed that 88.6 per cent of the SMEs reported being negatively affected by the pandemic, 71.3 per cent reported laying off employees during this period. Also result from the correlation analysis revealed that there is a significant relationship between covid-19 pandemic and the operations of SMEs in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Based on these findings, there is a need for policy adjustment toward SMEs operations in Calabar

scholarly journals Contributions of Tourism to Community Development

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
Mbagwu, Felicia. O ◽  
Bessong, Columbus. Deku ◽  
Anozie, Okechukwu. O
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Test Statistics ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
High Extent ◽  
Banking Institutions ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study focused on contributions of tourism to community development in Cross River State, Nigeria. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population used for the study was 357 respondents comprising, 101 community leaders and 256 tourism staff. A 21-item questionnaire and focus group discussion guide were used to elicit information from respondents and discussants. The questionnaire was analyzed using mean and standard deviation, t-test statistics was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance and the FGD was analyzed qualitatively. Findings from the study revealed among others, that tourism attracted banking institutions and communication industries; thus contributed to a high extent in economic development and very high extent in social development of Cross River State, Nigeria. Some recommendation was made based on the research findings.

scholarly journals National Poverty Eradication Programme and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria: Empirical Investigation of the Programme Impact in Cross River State

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnes Sylvester Antai ◽  
Anam, Bassey Ekpenyong
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Conditional Cash Transfer ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Poverty Eradication ◽  
Eradication Programme ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
The Impact

The study examines the impact of the National Poverty Eradication Programme on poverty reduction in Cross River State. To guide the study, two major hypotheses were stated and primary data were obtained from 361 respondents from the benefactors of the State government Conditional Cash Transfer. The data obtained were tested using Chi-square statistical tool at. 05 degree of significance to examine the level of impact. The analysis of data in reveals that the calculated value of chi square (18.1) was greater than the table value of chi (9.49), tested at. 05 level of significance. This implied that the implementation of NAPEP has a significant impact on entrepreneurial development among youths in Cross River State. In table 2, the results obtained also showed that the calculated value of chi square (15.1) is greater than the table value of chi (9.49), tested at .05 level of significance, meaning that the null hypothesis was ignored and the alternative that the implementation of NAPEP has significant impacts on the provision of micro credit facilities to entrepreneur in Cross River State was accepted. However, the results obtained called for attention to other areas of interest neglected by the programme. These were identified to include the need to harness agriculture, water and solid minerals resources and conservation efforts especially in the rural-areas where the main occupation is agriculture. This concern formed the baseline for policy recommendations.

scholarly journals Assessment of Impact of Recreational Resorts on Socio-Economic Growth of Calabar, Cross River State - Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 11-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Titus E. Amalu ◽  
Peter A. Ojugbo ◽  
Otop O. Oqua
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Employment Generation ◽  
Private Investors

This study examined the influence of the tourism industry on socio-economic growth of Calabar, Cross River State with special interest on the role of the resorts operating within the study area. Primary and secondary sources of data were employed for the study. The primary source involved the use of questionnaires, interview with participatory research appraisal methods while the secondary sources involved the use of journals, textbooks and records from the management of the various resorts within the area. The study observed that the highest medium of awareness of the existence of the resorts was through family and friends leading to 36% of the entire visitors to the resorts. It was also observed that 89% of the employed workers in the resorts were residents of the study area. The study analysis revealed that the number of employed workers in the resorts varied significantly across the various resorts with F=5.243; P<0.05 and also a significant variation across the class of employment with F=8.383; P<0.05. The study also observed that the resorts provided opportunities for employment, generation of more income and infrastructural enhancement within the area. Based on these findings, it was therefore recommended that government of Cross River State should direct interest in investing in the tourism industry through collaboration with private investors and providing an enabling business environment by the reduction of tax, provision of loan facilities and provision of infrastructures in the study area.

scholarly journals Perception of Students’ Teachers’ and Parents’ towards Sexuality Education in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria.

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jimmy Edi Eko ◽  
Nelson Chukwudi Osuchukwu ◽  
Okorie Kalu Osonwa ◽  
Dominic Asuquo Offiong
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Sexuality Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Multi Stage

<p><strong>ABSTRACT:</strong><strong> </strong><em>This study was aimed at assessing the perception of students, teachers and perception in Calabar south local government area of Cross River State, Nigeria. A cross sectional survey was employed and a structured questionnaire was used to generate both qualitative and quantitative data from 850 respondents using the multi-stage stratified sampling technique. Most students were within the age bracket of 13-18 476 (95.2%), teachers were mostly within 25-29 years 54 (27.0%) and parents were mostly 40-44 years of age 22 (22.0%). Most study participants shared similar opinion that sex education should cover areas such as abstinence, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, basis of reproduction etc. Masturbation, abortion and contraceptives were unanimously agreed not to be included in sex education content. A substantial proportion of the respondents agreed that abstinence-plus should be the main message of sex education in schools.</em><em> Training for both parents and teachers should be provided by government and NGOs for accessibility of appropriate resources to develop capacity and confidence to deliver effective sexuality education to school adolescent. Policy makers need to formulate a definite, explicit, and workable sexuality education policy.</em></p>

Influence of Gender and Environmental Awareness on Attitude of People towards Forest Conservation in Ekuri Communities in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omoogun, A. C. ◽  
Odok Anthony O.
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Forest Conservation ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Psychological Variables ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto

This study examined some psychological variables and attitude of people towards forest conservation in Ekuri communities in Akamkpa local government area of Cross River State. This Ex-Post Facto research involved two hundred respondents consisting of farmers, traders and students selected through stratified random sampling technique. A questionnaire constructed by the researchers was used for data collection while independent t-test and Pearson Product Moment Correlation statistical analysis were used for data analysis. The research findings revealed that there is a significant influence of gender and environmental awareness on attitude of people towards forest conservation. Based on these findings, appropriate recommendations were made.

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