Bulletin of Islamic Research
Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025)

Socio-Economic Impact of Some Muslim Non-Indigenes on the Development of Karmo Community in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria

Abdulrahman Yahaya (Education Support Services and International Partnership Department, National Commission for Colleges of Education, Abuja)



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Publish Date
29 May 2025

Abstract

This paper offers an observation at socio-economic impact of some Muslim non-indigenes on the development of Karmo community in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. It is suggested that the proximity of this community to Abuja could be one of the factors that attracted some non-indigenes including Muslims to take advantage of residing among its natives for decades in the place. The paper highlights different non-indigene tribes of Nigeria who are also located in the community apart from Muslims. It attempts to reveal variant socio-economic impacts that some non-indigenes particularly Muslims are contributing to the growth and development of this community that ranges from the tailoring work, transportation services, trading works, Mai-shayi tea spots and establishment of Islamic centres among others. It examines the development of Karmo community through these aforementioned processes by some Muslim non-indigenes since their settlement. This research employs survey method which data were collected through the in-depth interview technique along with the complementary of literary source materials for its compilation. Finally, the paper concludes by proffering some recommendations that will foster the economic growth and development of people in community as a whole.

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bir

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Religion Humanities Education Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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Aims The Bulletin of Islamic Research aims to advance Religious Studies through an interdisciplinary investigation of the role of religion particularly Islam in addressing contemporary global challenges, including globalization, social transformation, and sustainability. It examines the influence of ...