Agricultural Land Access and Livelihood Recovery among Internally Displaced Persons in Yobe State, Nigeria: Evidence from Correlation and Logistic Regression Analysis
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Agricultural Land Access, Internally Displaced Persons, Livelihood, Recovery, Yobe StateAbstract
Forced displacement has profoundly disrupted agrarian livelihoods across conflict-affected regions of the Lake Chad Basin, particularly in northeastern Nigeria. This study examined the relationship between agricultural land access and livelihood recovery among IDPs in Yobe State. Using a mixed-methods approach grounded primarily in quantitative analysis, the study employed correlation analysis and logistic regression modelling to identify the determinants of livelihood improvement among displaced farming households. The findings revealed that agricultural land access is a critical determinant of livelihood recovery. Correlation results indicated strong positive relationships between land access and livelihood improvement (r = 0.68), income enhancement (r = 0.71), and food security (r = 0.64), demonstrating that access to productive land significantly enhances economic stability among displaced populations. Logistic regression results further confirmed that land access is the strongest predictor of livelihood improvement (β = 1.94, p < 0.001), with IDPs possessing farmland nearly seven times more likely to experience improved livelihoods. Additional determinants included land adequacy, tenure security, safety of farmland access, and livelihood diversification, while distance to farmland and structural barriers such as insecurity, discrimination, and lack of rights significantly hindered recovery. Despite these dynamics, limited livelihood support and widespread land insecurity continue to constrain sustainable economic reintegration among displaced households. The study concluded that restoring equitable and secure access to agricultural land is fundamental for rebuilding livelihoods, improving food security, and enhancing resilience among IDPs in Yobe State.
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