Spatial Inequality in Nigeria: The Imperative of Geographic Perspectives in the Development Process

Ignatius A Madu
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Ignatius A Madu: Department of Geography, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.

Journal of Social and Economic Development, 2006, vol. 8, issue 2, 105-120

Abstract: The focus of this paper is on regional inequality in socio-economic standards in Nigeria. The inequality in the country is not only known to have persisted and widened over the years, but is also known to have a spatial dimension. In this study, the magnitude of the inequality has been determined by the mean logarithmic deviation index using data from the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey of 2003, while the influence of geography has been assessed through regression analysis. The results show total inequality indices of 0.260 and 0.321 for ruralurban and regional decompositions respectively and indicate that geography is a significant determinant of socio-economic conditions in the country. The southern regions, which are more favoured geographically, have advanced more than the northern. Therefore, a geographic perspective in development policies and planning is required in order to reduce or eliminate inequality in Nigeria. Accordingly, recommendations have been made to redress the adverse effects of geography so as to achieve even development in the country.

Date: 2006
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