Rural Infrastructure and the Challenge of Food Security in Nigeria

Authors

Idris A. Ayinde, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Publisher

Central Bank of Nigeria

Keywords

Economic, Agriculture, Food Security, Agricultural Production, Rural Infrastructure, Nigeria

Abstract

Rural infrastructure, therefore, implies “the basic physical and organisational structures and facilities. In same vein, rural infrastructure are those forms of physical, social, human and institutional capital, which enhances rural dwellers better performance in the aspect of production, processing and distribution activities, as well as improving their overall quality of life.

Author Bio

The author is a staff of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.

Publication Title

CBN Economic and Financial Review

Issue

4

Volume

59

First Page

107

Last Page

129

Recommended Citation

Idris, A. A. (2021). Rural Infrastructure and the Challenge of Food Security in Nigeria. Economic and Financial Review. 59(4), 107-129