Effects of Boko Haram on the Livelihoods of Farming Households in Jere Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria

This study examined the effects Boko Haram shock on the livelihood of farming households in Jere local government area of Borno State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected from 358 households which were randomly selected across Jere and administered structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics was used for the data analysis. The result shows that majority (71.4%) of the respondents were male, 78.4% were married and the mean age is 39 years. The result also revealed that all the respondents have passed through a form of education and majority (87.7%) of the respondents were farmers. Result of Boko haram effects on livelihood of the farming household in the study area indicated that majority (85.7%) of the sampled population agreed that they were experiencing insecurity shock. The results also reveal that 33.3% were highly affected by the shock and 54.9% were moderately affected. Also, on analysis of the nature of effects, majority (60.25%) of the farming households agreed that they were affected by conflict/shock caused by the Boko haram insurgency, 34.2% were affected by food insecurity shock and 5.6% reported livelihood deprivation. Also, the result shows majority (79%) of respondents agreed that the Boko haram insurgence has hindered them from farming activities. It can be concluded that Boko haram insurgency has greatly affected farming households in the study area. It was recommended that farming households should diversify their livelihood options and intervention agencies should provide assistance to improve the livelihood of the farming households.