Exploring the Living Standard Dimension of Poverty in Bauchi State, Nigeria

Abstract

Living standard dimension of poverty is characterized by ten indicators. Accordingly, the shortfall of each of these exposed household to multidimensional poverty. Literature indicated that Bauchi state of Nigeria recorded 89.5 percent underperformance across living standard, education and health care. Consequently, the individual deficiencies and the economic, political and social discriminatory theories have driven this study. In achieving the objectives of this study, a qualitative research design was carried out and collected the data via observations and interviews. The results reveals that most families in the rural and semi-urban areas uses traditional cooking fuel and unhygienic sources of water in addition to poorly floor. The sanitation and suitable waste disposal in the state requires improvement. But those at the urban cities had improved floors and water sources. On the assets monies and properties were common to urban and rural areas. The informants stated the ways to improve the living standard of the underprivileged in study area requires the involvement of the federal and state governments; private companies and individuals. Others include infrastructural development, vocational education, farming, business, war against corruption in addition to empowerment of the people.  The study recommended for diversification of the economy and public private partnership among others.