https://theusajournals.com/index.php/ajsshr <p><strong>American Journal Of Social Sciences And Humanity Research (2771-2141)</strong></p> <p><strong>Open Access International Journal</strong></p> <p><strong>Last Submission:- 25th of Every Month</strong></p> <p><strong>Frequency: 12 Issues per Year (Monthly)</strong></p> <p> </p> en-US <p><a class="app__contextTitle" href="https://theusajournals.com/index.php/ajssh/index">American Journal Of Social Sciences And Humanity </a></p> info@theusajournals.com (Oscar Publishing Services) info@theusajournals.com (Oscar Publishing Services) Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 OJS 3.3.0.8 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 https://theusajournals.com/index.php/ajsshr/article/view/7126 <p>Purpose: Amid rapid urbanization and persistent poverty in Nigeria, the socioeconomic role of small-scale agriculture in peri-urban zones remains empirically underexplored. This study aims to bridge this gap by examining the impact of small-scale agricultural activities on the poverty status and welfare of peri-urban households in Nigeria. Specifically, it identifies the key determinants of participation and quantifies its effect on household income and poverty levels.</p> <p>Methodology: The study utilized a multi-stage sampling technique to collect primary data from peri-urban households through a structured questionnaire. The analytical approach involved descriptive statistics, the Foster-Greer-Thorbecke (FGT) class of poverty measures to analyze poverty incidence, depth, and severity, and a binary logistic regression model to identify the determinants of household participation in small-scale agriculture.</p> <p>Findings: The results reveal a statistically significant lower incidence and severity of poverty among households engaged in small-scale agriculture compared to their non-participating counterparts. The logit model indicates that the educational level of the household head, access to informal credit, and household size are significant positive determinants of participation. Furthermore, participation in small-scale agriculture was found to have a positive and significant impact on total household income, serving as a crucial supplementary livelihood strategy.</p> <p>Originality/Value: This paper provides robust empirical evidence on the vital role of peri-urban agriculture as a poverty reduction tool in the Nigerian context. The findings offer actionable insights for policymakers to design targeted interventions—such as tailored extension services and micro-credit facilities—to support and enhance the resilience of peri-urban livelihoods, thereby contributing to the achievement of national food security and poverty alleviation goals. &nbsp;</p> Dr. Chiamaka J. Okoro Copyright (c) 2025 Dr. Chiamaka J. Okoro https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 https://theusajournals.com/index.php/ajsshr/article/view/7126 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000