Analysis of the Factors Militating Against Rural Community Development in Kaduna South Local Government Area of Kaduna State

ABSTRACT Over the years, Kaduna South Local Government Area of Imo state has been experiencing a slow rate of development in the area. Based on this therefore, this work was designed to investigate the analysis of the factors militating against rural community development in Kaduna South Local Government Area of Kaduna. One hundred and thirty-five respondents were randomly selected and used. Structured questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. The data collected were analysed using SPSS and chi-square, tables and percentages were used to present the results. Several findings were made as regards socio-economic, religion and cultural factors militating against rural community development in Kaduna South LGA. One major factor is that Kaduna South people are facing total neglect from the government which goes a long way in affecting their development negatively. Secondly, cultural belief system of the people also affects their development. Thirdly, inadequate planning of developmental projects caused by lack of collaborative efforts of the government and the youths also hinder development in Kaduna South LGA. Finally, it was recommended that government should focus more attention in the development of rural areas in order not to allow them fell neglected and rejected. Rural people should learn to welcome and harness development despite their cultural belief system and there should be a collaborative effort of the government and the people, more especially the youths in planning and implementation of rural development projects.