NDDC Developmental Strides and Well-being of Rural Dwellers in Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study examines NDDC developmental strides and the well-being of rural dwellers in Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria. Through the use of questionnaires, a sample of 400 respondents were selected from different wards in Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria using a multi-stage sampling technique. The findings reveal a significant relationship between NDDC education intervention programme, NDDC intervention projects for road construction and well-being of rural dwellers in Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria. From findings of the study, it was revealed that projects such as educational programmes, road construction have great impact on the well-being of rural dwellers in Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria. It is imperative that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) takes proactive steps to bolster the budgetary allocation for road construction within the designated study area. This strategic move holds the potential to revolutionize the economic landscape of the region.