The attitude of people towards the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOS) in post-boko haram insurgency in north-eastern part of Nigeria

Abstract

The study was designed to evaluate the attitude of people towards the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in post-boko haram insurgency in north-easthen part of Nigeria. The researcher uses descriptive design of a survey type to collect relevant information. The sample size for the study was 359 participants comprising 25 staff of states ministry of health, and 334 respondents from IDPs and general public. The researcher stratified random sampling technique was used to draw the sample needed for the study in three geopolitical Zones in the States, (Zone A, B and C). Structured questionnaire was the major instruments used collect data for analysis. Result presented in tables analyses the perception of people on the role of saves the children program of WHO in the north east, item 1 state that provision of food and shelter helps in reviving the children, this state was accepted with a mean and standard deviation of 3.56 and 1.46 respectively. Item 2 also state that, in post-boko haram insurgency food provision was accessible to everyone illegible individual this statement was also accepted with 3.76 and 1.48 mean and standard deviation respectively. Similarly, item 3 state that, the food aid saved the life of many and avoided starvation in the affected areas, the statement was accepted with a mean and standard deviation of 3.56 and 1.46 respectively. Item 4 also state that food provision of food is not the best way to revive the victims, this statement was vehemently rejected with a mean and standard deviation of 2.56 and 1.87 respectively. item 5 on the other hand discuses provision of well-balanced diet given to the vulnerable so that they will not be malnourished, this statement was accepted by the respondent with a mean and standard deviation of 3.56 and 1.46 respectively.