Contributions of Bushmeat Trade to Livelihoods in Maiduguri Borno State, Nigeria

Authors

  • V.A Ojo 1Department of Forestry and Wildlife, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
  • Zira, Department of Forestry and Wildlife, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
  • J.O Orimaiye Department of Forest Resources and Wildlife Management, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria
  • O. O., Oduntan, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
  • O.A Kehinde National Park Service, New Airport Road, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja

Keywords:

Enterprise, income, policies, sustainability, traders

Abstract

Bushmeat trade (BT) is an important enterprise in many parts of the world, as it is associated with
alleviating livelihood challenges. This study examined the contributions of BT to the livelihood of
bushmeat traders in Maiduguri Bushmeat Market, Borno State. Structured questionnaire was used to
obtain information on income from bushmeat trade. Fifty (50) bushmeat traders were sampled in July
2017. This study revealed that bushmeat trade in the study area was male dominated (84%) and that 82%
of respondents were between 21-50 years. BT was the primary source of income among 57% respondents.
Most respondents (38%) earned monthly income between ₦40,000.00 and ₦49,999.00 from BT. It is
recommended that policies which will encourage sustainability of trade and captive breeding of bushmeat
species be formulated to enhance the livelihood contributions of this important commodity without its
negative effects on wildlife populations.

Published

2020-06-11

How to Cite

Ojo, V., Zira, , B., Orimaiye, J., Oduntan, , O. O., & Kehinde, O. (2020). Contributions of Bushmeat Trade to Livelihoods in Maiduguri Borno State, Nigeria. NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT, 4(1), 60–65. Retrieved from https://wildlifesocietyng.org/ojs1/index.php/home/article/view/16

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2020): Nigerian Journal of Wildlife Management

Section

Articles