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INFLUENCE OF INTERNATIONAL REMITTANCES ON POVERTY REDUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROVISION IN EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

Authors: Elijah Etin-Osa OBOH and Jolly Osaretin EGHAREVBA (2025).
CONFLUENCE JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES VOL. 19 (ISSUE 2), 2025

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of international remittances on poverty reduction and infrastructural
development in Egor Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria. With a focus on understanding how remittances
contribute to both household well-being and community growth, the research explores the regularity, amount,
and use of remittances in the study area. Data was collected using a questionnaire administered to 175
respondents, selected through the snowball sampling technique. The findings revealed that a significant
proportion of households received remittances regularly, with a considerable increase in their earnings after
remittance receipt. These funds are primarily allocated towards food, shelter, education, and healthcare, with
some invested in business ventures and savings. Additionally, remittances play a crucial role in supporting
infrastructural development, particularly in housing, schools, and agricultural estates. The study highlights the
positive socio-economic impact of remittances, aligning with the New Economics of Labour Migration (NELM)
theory, which suggests that remittances are not only a source of household income but also contribute to broader
community development. The research concludes with recommendations for policy development, financial literacy
programs, and strengthened remittance channels to further optimise the benefits of remittances for both poverty
reduction and sustainable infrastructural development in the area.
Keywords: Remittances, Poverty Reduction, Development, Labour Migration, Socio-Economic Influence

Department of Geography and Regional Planning, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City,
Nigeria elijah.oboh@uniben.edu and jolly.egharevba@uniben.edu