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Culinary Heritage and Sustainable Development: Exploring the Role of Food Tourism in Promoting Local Economies and Cultural Identity in Nigeria Eba, Maxwell-Borjor Achuk; Apeh, Apeh Columba; Egbe, Boypa Oyama
Jurnal Ilmu Sosiologi Dialektika Kontemporer Vol 13, No 1 (2025)
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Food tourism in Nigeria represents a dynamic intersection between cultural heritage and economic opportunity, offering a unique lens through which to explore the nation’s diverse culinary traditions and their potential for sustainable development. This study investigates how food tourism can serve as a catalyst for economic empowerment, cultural preservation, and regional identity in Nigeria. Drawing on qualitative field research, stakeholder interviews, and analysis of regional food festivals, the paper examines the evolving role of local cuisines in shaping domestic and international tourist experiences. It argues that traditional Nigerian dishes—such as pounded yam and egusi, suya, tuwo shinkafa, and banga soup—are not only vehicles for cultural expression but also instruments for community development when integrated into broader tourism frameworks. The paper also evaluates government policies, private sector investments, and grassroots initiatives that support culinary tourism. Special attention is paid to the challenges facing the sector, including infrastructure deficits, lack of standardized food safety practices, and limited international visibility. Ultimately, the study advocates for a strategic alignment between food tourism and national development goals, emphasizing the need for targeted investments, cultural branding, and stakeholder collaboration to unlock Nigeria’s full potential as a food tourism destination..
Purchasing Power and Multidimensional Poverty in Nigeria Atseye, Fidelis; Eba, Maxwell-Borjor Achuk
Jurnal Ilmu Sosiologi Dialektika Kontemporer Vol 13, No 2 (2025): Juli – December 2025
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The study investigated the relationship between purchasing power and multidimensional poverty in Nigeria using annual data obtained from World Development Indicator (WDI) Statistical Bulletin for 23 years (1999 – 2021). Adopting the Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression technique. The study concluded that holding all explanatory variables constant multidimensional poverty will experience an increase of about 137 percent in Nigeria. From the results of the analyses and the observations obtained, the findings of this study shows that multidimensional poverty is significantly affected by purchasing power parity, inflation rate, and public expenditures. An increase in purchasing power parity and public expenditures decreases poverty, while an increase in inflation rate increases poverty. Conclusively, the findings of this study are consistent with previous studies that have found a significant relationship between multidimensional poverty and purchasing power. Hence, the study recommended among others that policymakers should consider implementing policies that increase purchasing power parity, such as increasing the minimum wage or implementing economic stimulus packages that benefit low-income communities.
Governance and Power Dynamics in Eco-Tourism: Assessing the Co-Management Model in Nigeria's Cross River National Park Eba, Maxwell-Borjor Achuk
Pinisi Journal of Social Science Vol 4, No 1 (2025): May
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Eco-tourism in protected areas is increasingly promoted as a model for conservation and community development in Nigeria. However, its success is contingent not on the presence of biodiversity alone, but on the governance structures that manage access, benefits, and trade-offs. This research critically examines the co-management framework of Cross River National Park (CRNP), one of Nigeria's most biodiverse and internationally significant protected areas. It investigates the complex interplay between the state (National Park Service), international conservation NGOs, private tourism operators, and the numerous forest-dependent communities residing in and around the park. Using a qualitative political ecology approach, the study analyzes formal agreements, policy documents, and, crucially, the lived experiences and perceptions of local communities. It seeks to uncover whether the current co-management model facilitates genuine power-sharing and equitable benefit distribution or merely perpetuates existing hierarchies under a new, "green" guise. The findings aim to contribute a nuanced understanding of institutional arrangements necessary for sustainable and just eco-tourism, offering concrete recommendations for reforming participatory governance in Nigeria's protected area network.
Beyond Oil: Leveraging Community-Based Eco-Tourism for Sustainable Development and Biodiversity Conservation in Nigeria’s Niger Delta Region Eba, Maxwell-Borjor Achuk
Pinisi Journal of Social Science Vol 4, No 2 (2025): September
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The Niger Delta region of Nigeria, long synonymous with petroleum extraction and environmental degradation, possesses vast untapped potential for eco-tourism, centered on its unique mangrove ecosystems, rich biodiversity, and cultural heritage. This paper argues that a strategically developed, community-based eco-tourism model can serve as a catalyst for sustainable development, providing an alternative livelihood to mitigate poverty and reduce dependence on extractive industries. Through a mixed-methods approach incorporating stakeholder interviews, geographic surveys, and case study analysis, the research assesses the current state of eco-tourism initiatives in the region, identifies key ecological and cultural assets, and examines the major barriers to development including infrastructure deficits, security concerns, and lack of local capacity. The study concludes by proposing a integrative framework for eco-tourism development that prioritizes community ownership, ecological preservation, and pro-poor economic benefits, thereby contributing to the broader goals of environmental restoration and social stability in the Niger Delta
Co-Authors Apeh, Apeh Columba Atseye, Fidelis Egbe, Boypa Oyama