Okonoboh, O. W. Ph.D.

Irabor, E. F.| Ogiangbe, O. H.

Abstract

The paper examined poverty and democratic consolidation in Nigeria: a study of president Buhari administration. In carrying out the study, the researcher posited 3 research questions and 3 research objectives. Adequate efforts were made in reviewing extant literatures. This paper adopts the theory of Structural Functionalism to guide the study. In the methodological details, the study chooses quantitative research design with the use of descriptive survey. The population of the study was draw from 100 respondents in Edo state who are political analysts, policy experts, academics and beneficiaries of National Social Investments Programmes (NSIP) who had firsthand experience and knowledge of poverty and democratic practices in Nigeria during the Buhari regime. In the data analysis, descriptive statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 27 and the data were presented using frequency distribution, Pie chart and percentages. Based on the results, the study reveal that although some of the strategies adopted by the Buhari administration, such as the Npower program and cash transfers, have indeed achieved positive impacts on democratic participation, their impact has been limited in their contribution to democratic consolidation. Based on the findings, the study recommends among others that government should enhance mechanisms that ensure transparency and accountability in the disbursement of funds for poverty reduction. Independent auditing should be made mandatory, accompanied by public reporting, to minimize corruption and ensure equity in resource allocation.

   

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Published: 2025

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