Analysis of urban poverty and its implications on development in Uyo urban, Akwa Ibom State

Abstract

Concern for studies on urban poverty has been of low priority to  government, researchers and development planners in Nigeria. For over two decades, studies have been focused on rural poverty. This study therefore, investigated the present poverty situation in Uyo urban area and identified the vulnerable groups and their spatial dimension. The study adopted a survey research design in data collection. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data gathered from 20 sampled units in the study area Factor analysis technique was used to determine the different levels of poverty in the study area. The study revealed significant relationship between factors
of urban poverty and development in Uyo urban area. The study  recommended the formulation and implementation of policies by Government that would provide employment, housing, education,  improved health care among others for the urban poor.