Interrogating the Nexus Between Sparse Population Distribution and Underdevelopment in Rural Communities: Causes, Consequences, and Pathways to Progress
Conference: ISA 22nd Annual International Conference (2025)
Presenter(s): BenCollins Onyedikachi Okwesili, Nkiru Christiana Ohia
Population distribution is a key factor in assessing territorial development. Rural communities in Nigeria constitute the most backward areas of the country in multiple ways - education, politics, social and the economy. This paper seeks to interrogate the causes of sparse population distribution, including rural-urban migration, environmental constraints, and socio-cultural …