URBANISATION AND RURAL INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF ABDULSALAM ABUBAKAR GENERAL HOSPITAL, GULU/VATSA, NIGER STATE

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  • USMAN ADAMU Ibrahim Babangida University Lapai, Niger State

Keywords:

Urbanization, Rural, Infrastructure, Facilities, Hospital resilience

Abstract

Urbanization is rapidly changing the morphology of developing nations, including Nigeria, with Gulu/Vatsa exemplifying as a microcosm of this transformation. This study investigates the establishment and operation of the Abdulsalam Abubakar General Hospital from 2014 in Gulu/Vatsa and how it shapes the socio-cultural, economic and political activities of the area. Utilizing primary data from oral interviews, archival materials and secondary sources, the research analyzes the rural transformation and development of the area. Findings reveal that the hospital has significantly enhanced health consciousness, provided employment, and stimulated local economic activity. Additionally, it has reinforced the government's commitment to healthcare, bolstering political support and fostering community engagement. This study highlights the critical role of healthcare infrastructure in promoting urbanization, improving living standards, and strengthening community ties.

Author Biography

USMAN ADAMU, Ibrahim Babangida University Lapai, Niger State

Department of History and International Studies, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai, Niger State.

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Published

2024-06-17

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): Zamfara Journal of Politics and Development

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