| Title: |
Fishing, farming and beyond: livelihood strategies of riverine households and their impact on food security in Nigeria. |
| Authors: |
Umeokeke, Nneji Ifeyinwa; Okoruwa, Victor; Obi-Egbedi, Ogheneruemu; Idiaye, Chuks; Adeyemo, Temitayo Adenike |
| Source: |
International Journal of Social Economics; 2026, Vol. 53 Issue 4, p670-685, 16p |
| Subject Terms: |
FISHING; FOOD security; AGRICULTURE; HOUSEHOLDS; FOOD consumption; ECONOMIC activity; HANDICRAFT industries; NIGERIANS |
| Geographic Terms: |
NIGERIA |
| Abstract: |
Purpose: This study assessed factors influencing livelihood strategies and their impact on food security among riverine households in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach: Cross-sectional data were employed, with household dietary diversity (HDD) and household food insecurity access scale (HFIAS) used as measures of food security. The study assessed factors influencing livelihood strategies and their impact on food security using the multinomial endogenous switching regression to control for selection bias and potential endogeneity in household livelihoods. The inverse probability weighted regression adjustment was used as a robust check. Findings: The result revealed that riverine households that engage in fishing and farming have the lowest dietary diversity and the highest food insecurity score. Factors such as family size, land ownership and proximity to the river influence engagement in different combinations of livelihoods. Engaging in artisanal jobs and craft production yields the highest impact on HDD and HFIAS with 19.52 and 95.84 percent change compared to households that only engage in fishing. Social implications: Riverine households are highly susceptible to environmental shocks and resource depletion. Social policies that promote livelihoods, like training and capacity-building to equip households with skills for sustainable diversification, are important. Originality/value: This study explores the originality of households engaging in craft production by utilizing water hyacinth plants, an innovative approach that aligns with emerging concepts in the circular economy. Peer review: The peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-03-2025-0298 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |