MULTI-FUNCTIONALITY OF SMALL RUMINANTS IN MITIGATING POVERTY, FOOD SECURITY AND HOUSEHOLD RISK AMONG THE INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (IDPs) IN NIGERIA (A REVIEW)

Authors

  • S. B. Abdu Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  • M. R. Hassan Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  • A. Musa Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  • M. S. Afaka Kaduna State University, Kaduna State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7145

Keywords:

Insurgence, Internally displaced persons, Mitigation, Poverty, Small ruminant

Abstract

Contributions of small ruminants are widely acknowledged in many developing countries of Sub-Saharan Africa, fulfilling multiple functions and can contribute to improved livelihoods of smallholder farmers. Internally displaced persons are in deer need of food security among others and because of the insurgency the household poverty stricken and are at risk. The multi-functionality of the small ruminants can help in mitigating the challenges of the IDPs in Nigeria

Author Biographies

  • S. B. Abdu, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

    Department of Animal Science

  • M. R. Hassan, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

    Department of Animal Science

  • A. Musa, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

    Department of Animal Science

  • M. S. Afaka, Kaduna State University, Kaduna State, Nigeria

    Department of Animal Science

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Published

2024-07-15

Issue

2016: NSAP 2016 Proceedings

Section

Articles

How to Cite

MULTI-FUNCTIONALITY OF SMALL RUMINANTS IN MITIGATING POVERTY, FOOD SECURITY AND HOUSEHOLD RISK AMONG THE INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (IDPs) IN NIGERIA (A REVIEW). (2024). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 666-668. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7145