AN ASSESSMENT OF CITIZENS PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN AUCHI, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

https://doi.org/10.70382/mejaimr.v7i2.030

Authors

  • BEJIDE, M. M. Urban &Regional Planning Department, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria
  • EBOREIME, L. Urban &Regional Planning Department, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria
  • ERAYANMEN, R. I. Urban &Regional Planning Department, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria

Abstract

Community development projects are essential for improving the quality of life and fostering sustainable growth in a community. However, effective implementation and success of these projects heavily depend on active citizen participation. This research explores an assessment of   citizens participation in community development project in Auchi. The objectives of the study are; identify some existing projects carried out through citizens participation, examine the strategies adopted in carryout the projects, Assess the impacts of the projects in the area, and identify some of the challenges faced by citizens in participating in community development projects. Research methodology, both primary and secondary sources of data were adopted .sample size .one hundred (100) respondents were examined with a structured questionnaire, but a total o f ninety seven (97) questionnaires was retrieved and find suitable for analysis.      The study identifies key barriers such as lack of awareness, limited access to resources, socio-economic constraints, and inadequate support from local authorities, as the major hindrance to effective citizenships participation in community development .Conclusively, the researcher concludes that provision of incentive, interest in development, felt-need motive, participatory   in decision making and so on are the motivating factors of citizens participation in community development. The study therefore recommends that citizens should always involve in decision-making process, and they should be educated about their roles. By addressing these barriers, the study seeks to contribute to more effective and sustainable community development practices.

 

Keywords:

Assessment, Citizens, Participation, Community, Development

Published

31-01-2025

How to Cite

BEJIDE, M. M., EBOREIME, L., & ERAYANMEN, R. I. (2025). AN ASSESSMENT OF CITIZENS PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN AUCHI, EDO STATE, NIGERIA. International Journal of African Innovation and Multidisciplinary Research, 7(2). https://doi.org/10.70382/mejaimr.v7i2.030