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Evaluating the Challenges Affecting Tourism Development in Gashaka Gumti National Park Akafa Konde Silas; Kanati Madaki; Gani Saidu Chibuma
African Journal of Sciences and Traditional Medicine Vol 2 No 3 (2025): African Journal of Sciences and Traditional Medicine
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ajstm.v2i3.7350

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This study evaluates the key challenges hindering tourism development in Gashaka Gumti National Park, Nigeria. Data were collected through 100 structured 5-point Likert scale questionnaires administered to park staff, with responses analyzed using IBM SPSS version 25 and descriptive statistics. Findings reveal that the continuous presence of enclave communities within the park poses a major threat to its sustainability, as livelihood activities such as farming, poaching, lumbering, mining, honey harvesting, open grazing, fishing, and bush burning negatively affect park development. Additional challenges identified include lack of cooperation from enclave communities, impacts of climate change, attacks on rangers, inadequate manpower, insufficient budgetary allocation, and poor ranger welfare. The study concludes that these challenges significantly constrain the park’s tourism potential and conservation efforts. It recommends increased resource allocation by the Federal Government of Nigeria, along with improved ranger welfare, stronger community engagement, and enhanced manpower capacity, to ensure more effective management and sustainable tourism development in Gashaka Gumti National Park.
Economic Impact of Tourism on Local Communities in Gashaka Gumti National Park Akafa Konde Silas; Kanati Madaki; Gani Saidu Chibuma
Kwaghe International Journal of Arts, Humanities and Religious Studies Vol 2 No 3 (2025): Kwaghe International Journal of Arts, Humanities and Religious Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/kijahrs.v2i3.7348

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Gashaka Gumti National Park, located across Taraba and Adamawa States along the Cameroon border and home to diverse grasslands and Nigeria’s highest peak, Chappal Waddii (“Mountain of Death”), serves as a critical site for tourism and conservation. This study analyzes the factors influencing the economic impact of tourism on local communities within the park. It hypothesizes that employment in tourism increases community participation in biodiversity conservation, that financial benefits directly affect the likelihood of engaging in conservation activities, and that infrastructure development enhances household willingness to support conservation efforts. Data were collected through household questionnaires and analyzed using logistic regression. The findings support all three hypotheses, demonstrating that tourism generates significant economic impacts that positively shape local engagement in conservation. This study adds to empirical evidence on the nexus between tourism, livelihoods, and conservation, and underscores the importance of designing tourism strategies that maximize local economic benefits. The results carry practical implications for park managers and policymakers, particularly in strengthening community–park relations and promoting sustainable conservation practices.
Environmental Impact of Tourism Development Activities Within Gashaka Gumti National Park Akafa Konde Silas; Kanati Madaki; Gani Saidu Chibuma
Kwaghe International Journal of Arts, Humanities and Religious Studies Vol 2 No 3 (2025): Kwaghe International Journal of Arts, Humanities and Religious Studies
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/kijahrs.v2i3.7349

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Tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors of the global economy and exerts significant positive and negative impacts on the environment, culture, society, and economy. While it can contribute to the development of host communities, unregulated tourism often threatens the very environmental resources on which it depends. This study focuses on assessing the environmental impacts of tourism in and around Gashaka Gumti National Park, with the objective of understanding both the beneficial and adverse consequences of tourist activities on natural resources and the physical environment. A sample of 100 respondents was collected through a convenient sampling method, supplemented by direct observation of environmental conditions. Findings highlight that although tourism can promote environmental protection and conservation through awareness and economic incentives, it also generates pressures such as resource depletion, pollution, and degradation of the physical landscape. The study emphasizes the need for ecotourism strategies, balanced resource use, and proper planning to ensure that tourism development remains environmentally sustainable, socially beneficial, and economically viable. It concludes that a carefully managed tourism sector can minimize adverse effects while enhancing conservation and community development in Gashaka Gumti National Park.
Assessing the Current State of Tourism Development in Gashaka Gumti National Park Akafa Konde Silas; Kanati Madaki; Gani Saidu Chibuma
Kwaghe International Journal of Sciences and Technology Vol 2 No 3 (2025): Kwaghe International Journal of Sciences and Technology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/kijst.v2i3.7347

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This study assesses the current state of tourism development in Gashaka Gumti National Park, Nigeria. Questionnaires were administered across all communities officially recognized by the National Park authority to obtain first-hand perspectives from community members. Data collected covered respondents’ socio-economic characteristics, available tourist attractions, and supporting facilities. Findings revealed that the park’s rich biodiversity, including diverse forest ecosystems, wildlife, and bird species serves as a primary attraction for tourists. Within the surrounding communities, facilities such as schools, health centres, television viewing centres, electricity, and public tap water were identified; however, only about 10% of respondents reported access to tap water, while more than 50% relied on rivers and streams. Most of these amenities were provided by the Adamawa and Taraba State governments as well as the Local Government Areas of Toungo, Gashaka, and Sardauna. The study further noted that tourists were particularly drawn to the availability of standard restaurants and both indoor and outdoor sporting facilities in the park. To strengthen tourism development, the paper recommends enhancing partnership programmes between the National Park and local communities, alongside improvements in basic infrastructure and service delivery, to foster sustainable tourism growth.
Co-Authors Gani Saidu Chibuma Kanati Madaki